The flight simulator is not there to substitute practical flying.
To reiterate again, it is a tool (right,
TOOL) that could be used to improve proficiency in aircraft flying.
For example, during the winter period when weather conditions might not be conducive for flying for an extended period of time, the flight simulator is an alternative for maintaining awareness, skill set and currency in cockpit technology configurations.
I won't take the risk of not flying for six months due to winter conditions.
I alleviate the situation by engaging the flight simulator environment to help me keep up with aircraft flying challenges.
WP