Hi!
Was reading a post from a non-pilot who did all the ms flightsim lessons, all the way through to finish his ATP. Then he started flying lessons. He know each instrument and control: How to use it, what it did, what it meant. He knew how to start the engine, takeoff, land, etc., etc. He knew how to talk on the radio. He said when he got in the plane, it helped him IMMENSELY because he was comfortable and familiar with the preflight brief, and all of the actions expected on each lesson.
I was too old...no home computers when I started flt training. I am sure though, that having all that knowledge would have helped me out a lot.
cliff
LFW