Then they let me play about taxiing for 20 mins or so, when they were not busy,and that cracked it.
That's a very smart idea. Might try that one if I'm still having trouble after another couple of lessons.
Had another lesson today, and the taxying is coming a little more easily now (but not easily enough for the instructor to give me control anywhere near the other parked aircraft, after we landed!). Climbing and descending is all going to plan, and 20 degree turns too. All that lies between me and pilothood is... a heap of overconfidence after today's great lesson to embarrass myself with in front of the CFI, tomorrow
http://mp-technical.com/ftd/?cat=1
Good luck and happy flying, everybody.
mtw