Haven't started proper lessons as such but did a trial flight at AFC on Wednesday and the instructor Dick Thurbin was absolutely excellent: put me at ease, explained things in a nice easy-to-understand way, and actually got me working from the off.
He controlled the rudder whilst I had the control column and that included the take-off. Thus I was able to experience what it's like to actually fly the aircraft. He's been doing this for years and thus lives and breathes flying - he looks like he thoroughly enjoys teaching people how to fly.
Assuming I'm able to afford the lessons, I'll definately fly with AFC.
Hope this helps.