I kinda think that this thread is dying out now.
We have came to a conclusion that no, flight sims cannot be blamed for terrorist attacks, and they cannot be used to learn how to fly a real plane.
Map shifting wouldn't be effective in my opinion, as determined terrorists would get the info from
somewhere
Profession? It's just a bloody job for heavens sake
Yeah right
, like anybody becomes a commerical pilot just because there was nothing else to do. In fact, most pilots don't view it as just a job - if that were the case I think most people would be doing a job anywhere else that was easier to get into.
Maximum, I have NEVER been asked to show my licence! Well, that is not quite true; fair cop. I have pulled it out and waved it around, and I suppose the important pages have been glanced at ONCE, but, as I said a computer and decent printer is a wonderful thing.
I think the only ATPL you have is the one you get after passing the exam on Microsoft Flight Sim 2002 Professional. Even still, I doubt you could even pass that exam....
I really do hope for your own sake you are bullsh1t*ing us.
Has anybody seen the new simulator on sale in Transair ? It's £3,995.00 and comes with rudder pedals and yoke integrated into a small cockpit mock-up with switches. (Pg 54). It's advertised as being an "IFR training and proficiency package". Wonder if it has loading on the controls, like in a real aircraft ???