"but if you have never experienced being scared by say a weather situation you have got yourself into in a real plane then how do you think it will be up there on the infamous dark & stormy night?"
Hmm!
Maybe I am missing something!
In 3000+ hrs in command I can't recalled ever being "scared"!
Somewhat concerned maybe? A little anxious perhaps?
Have flown a few "dark and stormy nights", but the day I am scared I think I'll give it away!
Dr 