Now would be a good time to go flying with an instructor, just so you can see the effect of sunlight on 5km haze.
Agreed. I've had that experience a few weeks ago, downwind leg was ok but on the base turn into the sun lost the field completely, 100% white-out. Club a/c availibility means that the 6th is the next date I can get the requisite four slots. I have every Sunday booked in April so far and am working on May.....thanks to all for the good wishes and the link to the reading material!