I think there's a caveat with the various PC sims.
They're great if you have received proper instruction in the task you wish to practice eg basic IF, approach procedures etc etc.
If not then it's incredibly easy to 'teach' yourself bad habits that then have to be unlearnt when real training occurs.
As a generalisation it's more efficient to learn something correctly the first time around than to learn something incorrectly then have to unlearn it prior to learning the correct item.
End result is more, not less, difficulty for the student, more $$$ spent, more time etc etc.
No mistake, they are an excellent way to practice correct techniques, develop understanding & interpretation skills etc. They can also be a mechanism to become accustomed to doing things the wrong way.
Last edited by Tinstaafl; 29th April 2002 at 16:57.