Ok, I'll admit to starting out many years ago on FS4.0, yoke pedals and all. When came time to upgrade to FS2000, the choice was, $2500 for a computer to run the thing, or $2500 block time for flying lessons to get started.
Then the real world hit---FS is maybe great for kind of getting the handg, of instrument training, but isn't worth diddly for VFR or initial training. First time I set foot in a REAL airplane, I put the whole FS mess away and haven't touched it since. I've yet to get airsick doing hooded unusal attitude recovery in FS, but my instructor regularly enjoys my green complexion after about 6 of those in a row.
I promise, if I ever do a flight deck visit, I'll never mention FS.