Well, thanks to everyone for your thoughts - seems like most of those who are more experienced than me (Big Pistons - you are, by the way, totally correct, as regular PPRuNers will know) seem to think that this is a non-issue, although one or two newer instructors are aware of a similar lack of attention. All of this suggests that as I gain experience, I will become better at doing everything at once..... I shall continue to do the best job I know how to do whilst I'm on that never-ending road towards becoming experienced!
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