X-Plane to supplement Real Pilot Training?

[codeseven]

I will be entering Flight School and wanted to know if a Flight Sim in 2016 can 'realistically' be used to help with getting my Pilors License. Having previously dabbled in flight sims many years ago, the state of sims, computers, yokes, ticks, pedals, ect, left much to be desired as far as realism and certainly fell short in terms of use for actual training.

I wanted to post this question around (FSX, Prepar3D) to get a feel for what a particular sims enthusiasts would have to say.

So, can X-Plane be used to supplement real pilot training? Have any of you used X-Plane for that purpose? If not X-Plane, then which other flight sim?

Thanks!

[txnetcop]

I used X-Plane Professional at one of the Cessna Training Centers in San Antonio and FS9 at home. It, of course, does not replace hands on training with an instructor but useful for many other functions. Be careful of learning bad habits and using shortcuts. I thing I wish I had when I was learning were the A2A Simulation AccuFeel Piper and Cessna aircraft...very realistic training tools.

http://aviation.stackexchange.com/qu...a-better-pilot
https://disciplesofflight.com/flight...loting-skills/
Ted

[codeseven]

Thanks Ted.

In what ways did the sims help you the most? I assume ADS/VOR, Instrument flying and maybe airport/area topography.

The A2A Simulation Accufeel aircraft sure seem to be a popular recommendation, I'll keep that in mind. Your right though, there is no substitute for actual, hands on flying.

[txnetcop]

I learned to navigate with fs9 and even though the charts don't work exactly with FSX and GPS it's pretty close. X-Plane too. X-plane professional is very expensive but it is a closer match to real world navigation. FSX A2A is more accurate if you want to learn how to care for an aircraft to keep it serviceable. I am so very impressed with the A2A GA aircraft and the T-6 Texan. You'll see what I mean and you must eat, sleep, and drink your manual to properly learn your aircraft.
Ted

[codeseven]

I learned to navigate with fs9 and even though the charts don't work exactly with FSX and GPS it's pretty close. X-Plane too. X-plane professional is very expensive but it is a closer match to real world navigation. FSX A2A is more accurate if you want to learn how to care for an aircraft to keep it serviceable. I am so very impressed with the A2A GA aircraft and the T-6 Texan. You'll see what I mean and you must eat, sleep, and drink your manual to properly learn your aircraft.
Ted

Thanks Ted.