a thread about SHUTTLE training?!? I thought nasa cancelled the shuttle program, but it must have been extended if you have a class date for it.
In indoc, you will learn about liquid rocket fuel, heat shields, freeze dried ice cream and beef jerky.
Systems are pretty easy, just rockets.
The shuttle sim is pretty simple, be familiar with NDB's though. The shuttle only uses NDB approaches without an autopilot. During most landings, expect DME arcs, and holding, because the Nasa runway is pretty busy and the shuttle has last priority

The best way to prepare for shuttle training is by playing 'Star Wars: The Force Unleashed' for Xbox360. Make sure to fly the Imperial Tie fighter, and not the X-wing (the x-wings V speeds are much different than the space shuttle). Once your proficient after about 600 hours on this, shuttle training should be a breeze. (dont shoot at the eWoks)