I, also, went the route of the simulator (G2). I practiced on the simulator while building my LT40. Took it out to the field, the instructor made one flight to trim it, then he "buddy boxed" me, but never had to take over, and then we unhooked and I made a flight on my own. That simulator is the best $200 I've ever spent, except for the engagement I bought back in 1961. Glen