Re: [Audyssey] fs2004 and jobs in the real world?

2009-08-10 Thread Tristan B
They do. - Original Message - From: "peter Mahach" To: "Gamers Discussion list" Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 3:59 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] fs2004 and jobs in the real world? yeah, and another thing I wouldn't be surprpised if pilots use fs at home to

Re: [Audyssey] fs2004 and jobs in the real world?

2009-08-10 Thread peter Mahach
yeah, and another thing I wouldn't be surprpised if pilots use fs at home to practice before something like an exam. - Original Message - From: "Thomas Ward" To: "Gamers Discussion list" Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 1:49 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] fs2004 a

Re: [Audyssey] fs2004 and jobs in the real world?

2009-08-09 Thread Thomas Ward
Hi Nick, Ah, I stand corrected. My brother-in-law is a licensed pilot. When he got his license they didn't use Flight Simulator, but I guess some trainers do except it now. Although, this was a few years back, and as technology changes so does what is and isn't excepted in flight school. Grin.

Re: [Audyssey] fs2004 and jobs in the real world?

2009-08-09 Thread Nick Helms
Well-said Thomas. However, I know for a fact that flight simulator is used as a training tule for pilots. And personaly my extencive experience using FS 2004 has taught me a lot and allowed me to answer questions and learn more about aviation and flying aircraft, even though I'm not phisicly handli

Re: [Audyssey] fs2004 and jobs in the real world?

2009-08-09 Thread Thomas Ward
Hi Josh, No, the Microsoft Flight Simulators are purely for entertainment purposes, and aren't there to actually train professional pilots. People applying for a pilots license still have to work with a trainer and put in actual flight time in a plane plus take written tests to show they know

Re: [Audyssey] fs2004 and jobs in the real world?

2009-08-09 Thread Trouble
you would still have to put the hands on training in, and doing a sim ain't like doing the real thing. After a pilot has there license. the sims come in handy on learning how to get out of tricky situations. nice thought though. At 02:08 PM 8/9/2009, you wrote: Hello, If I get really good at f

Re: [Audyssey] fs2004 and jobs in the real world?

2009-08-09 Thread shaun everiss
not sure, fs is supposed to be a sim, I know its used on actual sims for entertainment. but its not meant to replace actual training. so I am not sure if it will count as anything or not. At 06:08 a.m. 10/08/2009, you wrote: >Hello, > >If I get really good at fs2004 andits your plane, could I put

Re: [Audyssey] fs2004 and jobs in the real world?

2009-08-09 Thread Charles Rivard
I sort of doubt it, as you won't be getting a job as a pilot. --- Shepherds are the best beasts. - Original Message - From: "Josh" To: "gamers list" Sent: Sunday, August 09, 2009 11:08 AM Subject: [Audyssey] fs2004 and jobs in the real world? Hello, If I get really good at fs2004 a