Thanks for all the replies.
I've been mulling over my "experience" the last few days and have come up with a few thoughts.
First of all - the instructor per se was great and we got along brilliantly (although I think he was a bit upset when I said afterwards I wondered whether it was worthwhile continuing - he wanted me to come back for a few more circuits at a later date).
It was probably the wrong time for me to think about hiring aircraft at a new airfield. Perhaps I am trying to be too adventurous. I had just got my PPL and naturally one wants to just go and have fun. The thought of more training when you've already done more than you think you can bear for the present is very off-putting. Also it breaks your new found and rather fragile confidence.
On the other hand, if not now - then when? I'm a trifle bored with my local area - having done plenty of nav in my student days. Also my fly clubs hire charges are quite a bit more than most. To fly out of the area and explore further afield is going to cost a fortune.
I'm sure everyone has had the feeling of intense frustration after a lesson which didn't go the way you would have liked. Typically after a few days I think - well it was quite a useful experience after all - and I pat myself on the back for having the courage to try it.
So- maybe not back to the nest just yet!
Last edited by DavidHoul52; 19th September 2008 at 14:45.