RE: Runway take off trouble
Perfectly normal. It will get better with time. I don't want to sound like I am bragging but I work hard at my flying skills so here goes. I can fly any sort of plane and can out fly 95% of the people I meet.
Even so ,on fun fly day or the first few flights at a strange field I am nervous. I do everything a little higher and a little safer. By lunchtime I am back to myself and give it hell. So keep after it and keep your chin up. You might even think about a spotter. Just someone to tell you when you are clear and watch for idiots. If you can find someone you are comfortable with and use him all the time it will help.
David