Using FlightSim for IMC training
I have Microsoft FlightSim but never really used it seriously. Now I'm doing IMC training and I hear that FlightSim can be good to practice approaches.
So, what I want to know is:
- is it worth getting to know the flight sim purely for such practice?
- if it is, any tips on how best to get started?
I had a quick play and wondered whether I'd just spend ages learning how to fly a computer for no real gain.
A quick look online showed some software that seems specifically designed for instrument training but costs a lot more than FlightSim so maybe that is more suitable.
I don't mind investing time or money if it really does aid learning and saves cost of otherwise flying actual approaches over and over + it's safe to practice without needing someone in the right hand seat. But I don't want to buy into another distraction if that's all it will be.
Thanks