I think that depth perception is probably been the hardest thing to conquer for me. last weekend, I put my plane down a little North of the runway into some tall weeds. I really thought I was over the runway. Our runways our 50' by 500'. 50 may seem like a lot but it goes away real quick, especially when the wind is pushing you. I did a little damage, enough to retire the airplane for the day, but she is fixed and ready to go Sunday. I also learned a little lesson on having a second airplane. Good idea to have one on hand unless you want to go home early. Point is, I have been on a sim and it did not help me with depth perception.

Ken, In regards to number 7, are you saying you can use small inputs of rudder to make course corrections when landing? I have yet to use the rudder, other than when I am on the ground. I guess it would seem easier to make corse corrrections with the rudder.