Some very valid advice.
Stan evil/drauk-thanks for the pointers, will spend some time at the w/e looking at the programmes.
FF/SZ5 thanks for the input.
Kabz, I can identify with the usefulness of a few "tips of the trade" from my instructor. Knowing the rules has always helped before when I've been under pressure in the cockpit. I am tempted however, to improve my grounding in spatial awareness before getting in to the cockpit.