Originally Posted by 450knotOffice

Well, those really are the main precepts. In addition, I'll say that the sim wil be a bit touchy and unstable. Use a light touch and if you find yourself fighting it, relax your grip on the controls and let the sim catch up with your inputs.

You may not have a sim partner, but you WILL have someone in the left seat with you - likely your instructor, who will control the sim through a remote controller. Take advantage of the fact that your "partner" will be an expert in the airplane and will be able to guide and coach you in real time.