beammeupscottie - I regret to say that there is some utter cr@p being spouted on this thread. Firstly, if you attempt to navigate by the map-reading technique advised by Ivan, you will definitely fail the en-route section of the JAR/FCL PPL Skill Test as this requires that a rigorous navigation tchnique is used.
Secondly, remember to Keep it Simple, Stupid! Navigation is NOT difficult, you just need self-discipline. If you remember to plan accurately, fly accurately and to think ahead, it all becomes very easy. Don't over complicate matters by bug gering about with a whole bunch of radio frequencies, don't talk to the outside world unless you need to, have some simple ETA and track checks pre-planned - look out and relax. DO NOT OVER MAP-READ!!
I'm e-mailing you a Word 97 document about how I require visual navigation to be taught at my Club - hope it helps.