Originally Posted by Firsttimeflyer

One thing I will advise is that the people who do the sim prep are either UAL pilots or ex UAL pilots by in large. With that in mind, think of who their friends might be, you spend the money with them, you get the prep, it helps you, it helps them, it most likely helps get a job. I know paying the $$$ stinks, but in a few months you won't even remember it.