you don't realize it....

[Jared]

It's kind of hard to realize how realistic some of the payware and even freeware aircraft are until you actually get in the real thing and know exactly where each switch is even if you've never been in the real thing ever in your life

Such was my case last friday night in an embraer erj-135

[Mees]

yeah, i notice it in a boeing 737 sometimes, may come in handy if both pilots suffer from a stroke

[Hai Perso Coyone?]

True...and with PMDG...I bet one can actually fly down a real 747 in case of an emergency...

[Alphajet_Enthusiast]

I severely doubt that Ashar...  ;D

Anyhow, what Jared here says is true; I've flown jumpseat in an Airbus A330-301 and I tell you, it's quite amazing how many of the systems I was familiar with.

[Nexus]

True...and with PMDG...I bet one can actually fly down a real 747 in case of an emergency...

Wishful thinking....very wishful thinking....

[Jared]

heh, all I know is I was able to without really much prompting startup both engines and taxi to an active runway without hardly any help

[Nexus]

Well that's a completely different thing
I bet if you put many of the hardcore simmers into any given airline cockpit, they'll be able to do a complete start up from cold and dark. After all they work after the same basic principles, n'est-ce pas?

But is it the same thing as landing a jet with maybe faulty systems (as most emergencies are?)

[Jared]

Well that's a completely different thing
I bet if you put many of the hardcore simmers into any given airline cockpit, they'll be able to do a complete start up from cold and dark. After all they work after the same basic principles, n'est-ce pas?

But is it the same thing as landing a jet with maybe faulty systems (as most emergencies are?)

heh, relax I never said it was possible or would be any easier

[Jakemaster]

Well that's a completely different thing
I bet if you put many of the hardcore simmers into any given airline cockpit, they'll be able to do a complete start up from cold and dark. After all they work after the same basic principles, n'est-ce pas?

But is it the same thing as landing a jet with maybe faulty systems (as most emergencies are?)

Not really.  I bet I couldn't start up a commercial jet, I dont know how.  A DC-3 on the otherhand....

[Stormtropper]

But is it the same thing as landing a jet with maybe faulty systems (as most emergencies are?)

For someone like me who doesn't bother learning the systems?

Stick and steam guages! Always the way to go!

[Nexus]

Jared, my response was actually more towards the quote in my previous reply. Sorry for that

[Jared]

[quote]
My school will get their Airbus simulator soon, though I'm familiar with their systems, I'll probably just stare at all those buttons and switches and be dumbfounded for awhile

[Nexus]

Hmm..reminds me of that "dont puch this button" Coke Light commercial  ;D

[Hai Perso Coyone?]

For someone like me who doesn't bother learning the systems?

Stick and steam guages! Always the way to go!

Wow...been a while since I saw you here Jeff...welcome back