Thanks again to all, from the technos to the "actually, it doesn't feel that bad" contributions.

For the usual sordid financial reasons, I can't afford a microlight circuit at the moment. But as soon as I can slip a wad to a decent and trustworthy instructor (i.e As soon as the southern UK weather is REALLY !!!!! http://www.pprune.org/ubb/NonCGI/frown.gif ) I'll be up there and putting it all into practice. I hope. Or at least, staying alive.

In the meantime, will be ripping you all off for a textbook. ;)