In regards to that link with the 747 landing on the small strip posted above by LeoSV.
Did you see the faces of those pilots I would be kissing the ground too after that landing. Talk about impressive. Imagine putting a postage stamp in the middle of the living room and make a running dive with your tongue to lick it.
In regards to Microsoft Flight Sims.. I would have to agree with the majority of people on here. It is a game, but a useful one for basic familiarity. I've been into it since the 98 edition and have upgraded each time a new version has come out. I'm highly anticipating the release of version 10 in mid October. There is a playable demo out there that gives a taste of what to expect.

http://www.microsoft.com/games/fligh...downloads.html

If you have Windows Vista..then fasten your seatbelts because it's going to be noticeably better that v9 in almost every regards. For one thing the environment is much more dynamic. The wet ground surface reflections are nice for example, extra ground traffic both airport and civilian, more interactive ATC and Co-pilot option. I haven't been able to get my 2004 Virtual Cabin to act like a swivel head but I've seen it done before. On the Demo for 10 it works very nicely.

Check out the flash website for all the skinny on FS(X).
http://www.microsoft.com/games/fligh...sh/default.htm

In the end there is obviously no substitute for actual flying. That being said, I am still a strong advocate of the Microsoft flight simulator legacy. Some CFIs swear by it as a tool to keep sharp even if it is dull in comparison.
Be careful it can be addicting.