Plasmech, don't take some of the comments about "assumptions" too serious. Some of us have been on this site for centuries and have experienced all sorts of trolls and other types of posters. It's just a part of cyber life.
Now, about your flying..... most has already been said. There is NO WAY you will grease your landings after only 3 lessons! And even after flying for years, I still don't grease them every time. There are many factors that go into it, like weather conditions, weight, etc.... it only gets frustrating when you really do manage a greaser, while solo, and NO ONE is around to see it!
You'll get used to recognising things on the ground with time, but at the moment you should be concentrating with flying the plane, not navigating... you still have the instructor on board for that.
And yes, I also hesitated at the beginning to talk to ATC. That, too, will come with time and experience.
There's a reason why 45 hours is set as minimum training time... most people require many more. Be patient, and enjoy!
