Traffic in close vicinity
I am currently suffering from huge amounts of anxiety and tension when flying VFR and in the close proximity of other aircraft.
Today I had a close encounter with a glider that I'm still shocked about, I regularly scan the skies but how sure can we be that another aircraft can simply not appear out of the clouds on a constant relative bearing?
What do you suggest I do to overcome this fear of being "smashed to pieces" midair?
Lastly regarding Gliders in the South East of England: Is it likely gliders creep up to 3000ft and do they have large rates of descents and climbs unlike powered aircraft?
Please any advice before my solo Nav qual...
Thanks