bobsk8 wrote:
Been a Licensed Private Pilot since 1978. Simming since, around 1986. I started flying sims again about 18 months ago after many years away from it, with P3D. First aircraft I bought was the A2A 172, then the Cherokee. Then I decided to try some tube liners, so I went from the Aerosoft Airbus, to the Q400, and finally the PMDG 737 series. By this time, I had left the A2A aircraft in the hangar, and for months I flew a VA with the 737. One day I decided that I was mostly sitting and watching the AP fly the aircraft, which is what most airline pilots do today, some actually flying the aircraft on many flights for only a minute or two at most. I decided to get the Cherokee out of the hangar and start flying it again. I had gotten pretty rusty, not hand flying anything, so I worked on my approaches, and landings, and then purchased the Cessna 182. Now with the 182, I am busy pre flighting the aircraft, hand flying, flying on autopilot, managing cowl flaps, and mixtures, monitoring cylinder head temps, fuel flow gauges, flying into small airstips, etc. etc. Having a blast on each flight, getting better and better, and haven't touched the tube liners in a long time. Accusim really makes me feel like I am flying in real life again.
+1
I refuse to use AP anymore. It's boring.
Try the Connie when you want the next step. More things to keep track of. A larger workload...more fun.