Megan,
Is that the very same Tracey Curtis-Taylor alleged to have completed none of her famed flight solo, and had only piloted just 4 of the 30-odd legs of the journey?
Great guest of honour there....I guess I have been doing it wrong all these years; shoulda paid someone to fly for me and actually stay schtum. As for piloting ability, as my old instructor once said, "it's mostly confidence mate!" Confidence to do it on your own for a start.