[QUOTE=i.dingbat;2884139]How about if after 36 hours, you're still flying circuits your instructor tells you are 'pathetic'. Is that code for 'Give up'?
Relevant info - also in my 40s, money is tight (hence fortnightly lessons) and I chose to learn in a tailwheel a/c. QUOTE]
Nothing like learning the hard way !!!!
I would imagine that you are simply trying too hard. Maybe have a couple of weeks away from it, then go and do something else like a nav trip, or some general handling, then as you land back it will all fall into place.