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Old 16th Apr 2009, 13:41
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IRRenewal

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But if a PPL or FS "expert" thinks they could land a widebody airliner, FORGET IT!
I have done quite a few simulator 'fun' sessions for one of the outfits who advertise on PPRUNE.

I'd say the FS 'Expert' has a much better chance to get the thing on the ground in one piece, because FS will have thought them which buttons to press to get it to do an autoland etc.

I have seen non-pilots on their first time ever in a full motion simulator do a decent job getting the thing around the circuit to an acceptable landing.

I have never seen an SEP rated PPL do the same.

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