aus111c and Jimmy
Although learning things like checklists and RT etc etc gives you a good appreciation, you don't need to know that stuff for FSP. Don't get me wrong, i'm not trying to discourage you doing that sort of stuff, but I think you'll find that if you have control of the aircraft whilst someone operates the Radio's and does all your checklists (Just like FSP), you'll find that there can be an abundance of brain space... Which then gets sapped by moving quickly through the syllabus.
Once being selected post FSP and when you begin BFTS/2FTS... Thats when the appreciation comes in because you'll be expected to do it all yourself.