captainsj wrote:

I have flown for a couple of years on and off . I am to the point in my
training that I have completed several local xc solo flights. I am
getting ready to complete my solo xc"s and go for my checkride. But my
problem is that it is very hard for me to just drive out to the airport
that is only 2 mile from my office, get in my plane and go flying. It
just doen't feel right.......... I am just a little uneasy or I don't
know what, luckily I have a great instructor " First Officer Roy
Madewell" of Sacramento, CA who has all of the confidence in me and is
very patient. He has directed me to this internet group for possibly
someone with the same problem. Thanks for any input.


Being nervous about flying isn't a bad thing. Those who fly get
dangerous when they get too relaxed and over-confident. That's what
hapens with 100 - 250 hour pilots.

Channel the energy from your "lack of confidence" into a focus on
procedures and technique. Good planning and carefully laid out
cross-country routes with lots of obvious reference points will help
make your flight easier. Try flying the trip in your head a few times
before you ever get in the car to go to the airport. Then when you get
in the plane, its a matter of executing your plans.

If your flight instructor says your ready for the next step, have
confidence in his judgement.