Real flight should hopefully help you with the control reversal. Wont help you fly the plane one bit but will definately put you ahead of the game. if your instructor is any good, he will teach you proper pattern procedure and common courtesy. Frankly, I have been flying 5 years now and most of my Hangar consist of very fast planes. I dont use rudder for anything but if you ever get an itch for aerobatics, rudder is a major player.