When I was working on my instrument ticket I had already installed Microsoft Flight on my PC. With a joy stick and simple controls here is what you can do for about a hundred bucks.
A joystick can show you the input needed to maneuver and the flight program can do a number of things. One of which was set up the program so you can fly the exact route you will be actually flying. This allows you to familiarize the headings, altitudes, frequencies, and aircraft performance. Don't just use a keyboard, it is awkward and confusing.
Although there is a significant difference between real flying and your home computer the basic procedures can be learned and practices like plight planning, checking weather, running weight and balance, basic aircraft procedures like setting up the radios, headings, and frequencies.
You can learn a lot at home and save a lot of money for the fun part, actually flying the plane. I highly recommend a good Flight software program and a decent joystick for your flight training. Most of these programs have your current airport environment so it all feels familiar. Use these tools and it can save you time and money.
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