lack of confidence solo flight

The more you fly the more confidence you will get.
"Dudley Henriques" wrote in message
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First of all, I think it might help you if you understand right off the
bat that the ideal attitude for any pilot is one that involves a bit of
"being a bit on edge" when preparing for a flight. This is normal. This
doesn't mean fear. It means that you should be on the front edge of an
acute state of awareness that causes you to be thinking very seriously
about a forthcoming flight and the things pertaining to that flight.
No pilot worth the name goes out to the airport to climb into an airplane
totally at ease.
Flying, no matter how much fun, is a VERY serious business. It deserves a
totally professional and serious approach to what's involved by those
engaged in its practice.
Feeling a bit "on edge" as I've said, is normal. It makes you concentrate
on the little things that can make a flight either safe or unsafe if not
dealt with correctly.
I wouldn't worry all that much about feeling a bit of apprehension as you
contemplate a flight. I would be concerned however, if this apprehension
was simply felt and not understood properly.
I suggest you talk this over seriously with your instructor, a person you
obviously respect from what you have said in your post, and nail down the
depth and extent of any apprehensions you might have concerning flying.
I think you'll find that you are quite normal. It's my guess that if you
were not normal, your instructor would have addressed this with you
already.
Try understanding what I have told you and relax a bit. Realize that its
normal to be concerned about flying because its serious business. See if
this helps any.
Feel free to let me know how things are going and if I can help you in any
way.
Dudley Henriques

"captainsj" wrote in message
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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.