Originally Posted by Michael Jeffs
2: Will he think I am a sad git if I do?
Mike (zero hours!)
For sure he won't! Actually he'll see you have a lot of interest!
From my point of view you shouldn't forget FS is not a simulator, is just a game (not everything is 100% real). However I think is really good for IR training. So if you latter want to get the IR I strongly recommend it.
I also recommend you IVAO. It's very useful to get fluency in phraseology and you'll enjoy it for sure!
Study hard and you'll become a very good aviator!
Enjoy your flights!
DC-8