..... all i have ever said is you dont have to be expert to spot something
You've said a great deal more than that. How about 3rd December.
If you can fly a sim you can fly the real thing, skill /knowledge is the same.
Now that's a statement from someone who's not playing with a full deck. Given that you've also been asking for engine manuals, and various other operating info, if you were on the other side of the Atlantic you'd be on a limited diet by now. Actually, I'm a little surprised you haven't been invited to a chat here!