All good advice above. My guess too is that you are fixating on the prop, engine cowling or instruments? VFR flying is just that, visual! looking out of the window and flying by sight and sound! Look at the horizon more, look out for traffic and just glance at the instruments from time to time. You should learn very quickly whether the airplane is straight and level just by the "overall picture" use your ears as well to listen to wind and engine sounds. Cetainly if you are fixating and constantly comparing the airframe with the horizon or staring at the instruments then you will soon become airsick especially if you are a bit nervous. But hey, relax, the instructor in the right seat won't let you crash, he/she has plans to retire! It is important that your instructor knows that you are airsick so that he/she doesn't do stalls or steep turns until you are over this phase. It will pass after a few lessons, especially if you learn to relax. Airsickness isn't rare, just rare for people to admit it!
Try joining a local gliding club, the flying is cheaper, the social great and most importantly, you get to learn to fly properly too!
Last edited by Sensible; 7th Apr 2003 at 17:19.