I just couldn't but think yup, that is totally me landing and flying in DCS. "hmm what if I do this? nope nope what about this?"

Hmm. I had a student 10 years ago who flew his first experience flight without me touching the controls. He had never flown IRL before. The only bit of "encouragement" he needed was a gentle "give it a bit more right rudder" when he put the power on to take off, and some words on setting up the visual pattern to land. He was an MS FS player on a virtual airline.

This guy hasn't flown much sim, I think.

PS: I know there are already a few of us here who have flown or do fly IRL, but for those who haven't, I'm sure you'd probably surprise yourselves (though I do not recommend you try it alone, first time LOL!)...