Yeah Local, you're over thinking this, but that's understandable...
When your instructor gets out, smile and take a breath - you are NOT being rushed, take your time - and savour the moment. Pause at each change in the phase of flight for a reality check - am I missing something simple? Refer to the checklist. Fly as you were trained, and don't look for differences in performance, you'll notice those later. Do enjoy flexing your right arm well into the right half of the cabin, and putting your kit on the empty seat beside you.
My first first solo came as a big surprise to me, as it was in the very first C 152 in Canada, and that plane had 33 hours total since new (the boss reamed out my instructor for that!). My second first solo was well briefed before the flight began.
As said, your instructor won't send you if it won't be right.... Have fun!
Last edited by Pilot DAR; 24th Sep 2012 at 08:10.