When you put a real pilot (tested with Real F-18 pilots) in from of the good PC simulators (falcon4, DCS, etc.) all agree that it is more easy fly the real planes than PC simulator because they miss peripheral vision, G feeling, hotas etc.
Here is where the programmers must improve the Virtual pilot helps suppliant the lack of peripheral vision, G feeling etc . How; Sound, visuals and Force feedback.
To the DCS programmers, One suggestion/example. When the vortex is going to begin just move and zoom quickly the pilot head focus to VVI for one second and then restore the pilot focus at the original position apart more visible vibrations at the cockpit also you need hear more volume at the cockipt vibrations, we need to hear the metal rivets squirm of the Bird body, soft or hard depending on severity of the situation . Some technical, head focus in, will be applied for events into the theorical human field of view to supply the lack of peripheral vision, whether or not the event occurs into the PC monitor for example incoming sams, treats, etc.