I want to take flying lessons so bad, but I get so nervous about landing!
It's tricky at first, but if you prepare well in the simulator, it's a lot less stressful.
Is there a simulator you recommend? I know of Microsoft Flight Simulator but not sure if that's legitimate or just a game.
Microsoft Flight Simulator is a very legitimate piece of software. That said, it's important to buy realistic controls to get the most out of it. A joystick won't cut it.
Oh yeah, I wouldn't dream of attempting to use Flight Simulator with a keyboard or controller.
That's a good plan. I haven't checked recently, but I wouldn't be surprised if you can get an affordable yoke and rudder pedals for your PC.
Hopefully. Do you by chance know what's a good starting aircraft for when it's my first time? Do I even get to choose that?
Most pilots go up in a Cessna 172 for their first flights. It's an easy plane to fly.
The Cessna 172 is an older plane, isn't it? Or do they make modern ones of that model?
Last I checked, it's still being produced. But yeah, it's an old design.