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Old 03-09-2013, 10:14 AM   #29
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Originally Posted by rwidman View Post
The airlines and the military seem to find simulators a cost effective and safe way to train pilots. I remember a TV show where they had a simulator training sea captains in the operation of large ships. Simulators used to be used in driver training schools.

Why not for recreational boats? Why would you be ashamed to use a simulator?
The airlines and the military probably save money by using simulators as it is very expensive to take large ships and aircraft out for training. My boat is cheap to operate and there are many days that there is a small craft advisory in the forecast like today. I would not recommend a novice go out on his own. Instead bring a captain or someone you know that is experienced for at least the first time out in rough seas. If there was a simulator available for free or cheap, it would be a good supplement but not a replacement of the real thing.
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