It is said that... "The Only Stupid Question is a Question not Asked."
So with that said, one has to realize that there are varied levels of sim experiences and age levels out there and that is what forums are for.
I, for one, had this problem years ago and forgot about the use of complex aircraft as default.
Thank you for this thread as a reminder.
Just remember " You Can't Soar with the Eagles if you're out Hooting with the Owls"
Brooks Ingersoll