N2P, you didn’t mention for quite some time that you have flown in a glider and in a light aircraft before. As you are saying this will be your first lesson, I presume you were a passenger.
I think everybody here wishes you well, (I do). Enjoy your lessons.
That is the correct flyer forum, there is a student bit where students can ask for help without being flamed out of existence!!
One point, that 45 hours, it’s a minimum. Few manage to pass in 45 hours, and some of the best pilots I know certainly didn’t.
Have fun! Do start a “my story” thread and let us know how it’s going, you never know, maybe some more experienced pilots / flying instructors might be able to help you with some advice one day.