WOW, this forum is great!
Pat, I think you would have to get up to speed to really digest and grasp the information flow being projected in this threat.
I get a sense of "insecurity" reading your lines and I guess that's the feeling your instructor might also be experiencing.
Strengthen your attitude and enhance your information exchange to project more profound competence in the context of aviation and your instructor will gain more confidence in your aircraft handling activities..
That's it.
Good luck
WP