It can be done.

I picked up aerofly PRO deluxe sometime in April of 06'. I spent approximately 3-5 hrs/day using it.

By July I was confident I would have no problems whatsoever with the real thing and I was right, I found the real thing much easier than the sim.

I took this route with both airplanes and helis.

Not bragging, just a confidence inspiring story to remember should you go through with it. Good luck [sm=thumbup.gif]

Pete