Curious… how many hours in the 172 do you have? I mean flying, not playing a computer simulation?
We all have to start somewhere. What’s easy for you may not be easy for someone else.
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He wasn’t flexing… just dealing with someone that likes to complain.
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Ahh… got it. I should make sure I read the whole thread next time!
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Thank you all for the suggestions.
I’d highly recommend watching one of the youtube videos that explains how the Garmin G1000 system works. Here is one that I know to be decent: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gc1fZnr7i_M, but there are plenty of others if you search. I’d suggest watching one of the videos and then trying a flight in the Cessna 172 Skyhawk (G1000). If you can make a cross country flight in that plane, using the autopilot for navigation and altitude management, it will make transitioning to any of the other “glass cockpit” aircraft considerably easier.
FSX had a great three tiered interactive lessons section which got you trained on basic skills needed by pilots of all capabilities. Jess Molina (fictional - voiced by Marie Westbrook), you ain’t Rod Machado. 
Here’s the very useful text that you were required to read before attempting the actual lesson in FSX.
http://krepelka.com/fsweb/learningcenter/lc_index_lessonsmain.htm
Please upvote this wishlist item if you think official documentation should be provided - Add a 'Learning Center' or other official documentation
The prior version, FSX, had very complete documentation both in terms of training and information on unique aspects of each aircraft.