Try X-Plane (
www.x-plane.com) instead of Elite. Buy the sim, then get the aircraft model from
www.c74.net (10 dollars).
X-Plane is a more realistic sim than Elite in every respect (better flight model, more realistic panels and instruments) and much cheaper.
I believe it's also FAA approved for logging hours towards the ATP, which to my mind Elite is not. I can't praise it enough, and credit to the guy who makes it with a tiny team of developers.
This is an outstanding and cost-effective IFR training tool and definitely worth the money.
Good luck,
KK