Just realize that the physics are not perfect on Phoenix (non of them are), I always find I need to tweak the specific model to get it as close as possible to my own - but then I'm totally anal when it comes to trying to get it as close as I can to my real ones in 'feel'.
It will never be a true substitute for real world flying, but will always help hugely in getting your real world skill set up there sooner!

All the best!!