hi..since u have taken lessons...i think you might want to try to practise on sims more....And YES....flying the real thing is the real thing...get what i mean..as tiggerinva said.....it wont be the same flying the sim but it does help...to some degree...then go get an instructor and go fly with him...i thihnk your fear would go once you get the hang of it....dont worry and Good Luck.