Wally
I agree completely with your keen sense of smell. I had a few issues to start off with and ever since everytime I enter that bloody building I start to feel that fear factor you mention. I've been told Im a bloody good pilot on line but for some reason every time I get in the sim I start making silly mistakes that I wouldnt necessarily make online....or maybe I would which concerns me!
My manipulation skills are actually pretty good I think it comes down to more my decision making (even though Im an FO) and I have a tendency to rush things (even after telling myself "don't rush").
Centaurus thanks for your personal viewpoint very insightful. I guess I just treat it as a learning experience and hopefully even after 12 years in the bloody sim it gets easier!!!