I taught students on and off for six or seven years, then I taught a bunch of my guys pattern flying for another five or six years. Good eyesight may be at the top of the list. Hand-eye coordination is important. Quick reflexes are somewhat important. A general idea of flight, and what the airplane is about to do (or about NOT to do) is important. But one thing stands out in my opinion....a guy that had some natural athletic ability became a smoother pilot than the guy that was not too coordinated, and would always fly somewhat "mechanical".

I won trophies in pattern, but I crashed the only simulator I ever played with....you just don't get the same feedback from the screen that you do in actual flight. Just my opinion fellows....

Clair