Agree with RS, i repeated back what i was being asked to do, mainly so i knew i had it in my head, but it shows you can think and concentrate at the same time....
As for the graphics, i looked out the window once at takeoff (the instructor took control here) but as we were flying out of heathrow at night, i did not look up from the instruments throughout the whole excercise, i looked up on final approach to see the runway, but that was it.
Having never done an ILS approach, i was pretty nervous when he said "right, now for an ILS approach" but he explained in detail what to do (basically keeping things lined up with each other) and if there is anything you do not understand or want clarification on just ask, in fact my ILS approach was pretty good untill i looked out the window for the final part!
Had a mare of a landing, got it on the tarmac ok, but then skidded it all the way down (the instructor got involved to try to help rescue it!)
Was extremely enjoyable, and i cant wait to get another go!