Anyone knows a decent simulator for IFR skills training? Donīt need to be certified, I donīt really care about logging hours, just need to get my skills up to level.
Well, I've been using Microsoft flight sim and it serves the purpose well (for me). All you need besides the program is a joystick, if you want to take it to the next level you can buy a yoke, throttle and paddles (Saitek) all for the cost of a single IFR flight lesson in a real plane. Advantage you can use it over and over again at the convenience of your home, literally any airport (approach) in the world is at your fingertips, no need to travel, saves a lot of time and money.
Free approach charts and additional info can be found at the following link:
https://www.vatsim.net/
See also the following links:
http://www.navigraph.com/
http://www.flightsim.com/vbfs/content.php
https://www.microsoft.com/Products/G...s/default.aspx
http://www.precisionmanuals.com/ (most realistic airliner simulator available)