pulse1,
Heheh, that methaphor you use to bring up the difference between simulators and real aircraft that are 12km above the gnd is a good one
. Illustrates pretty well the HUGE difference between two seemingly similar situations.
Answer: I know I would be afraid up there, but would still try to do it. I also have a couple of nice landings in a MD11 level-D sim, 100% hands on "flying". But regardless, it's only a sim...
I think we'd definately give it a good try, you and I !!
Btw. I did a high bungee jump 1 month ago. I had _no_ fear up there, it was a phenomenally fantastic experience... but then again... it was "only" 60m high and I had a rope in my leg. What do I know? I'm just a PC-pilot
And I bet every airline pilot would do the same, without any fear. (harmless sarcasm added again for laughs)
cheers,
Tero