Sim time or time in aircraft?

[career girl]

Looking at the I/R training syllabus for most Approved schools, they give you a cheaper option, because you spend most of your time in a simulator.

What do you think? Should I try to balance sim time with time in aircraft (cheaper option) or concentrate most of my hours in the aircraft (more expensive option)?

Appreciate your advice again

[Penworth]

There was thread on this very topic not a week ago. Look for the thread "IR sim or M/E IR hours" (or words to that effect) a couple of pages back. It should help answer your question.

Cheers
PW