Well, after 5 or 6 hours of simulator time, I went to the field and got back on the boddy box.

The first take off was done by the instructor, but I took over once airborne and completed the flight unassisted, includng the landing. Bounced a little, but not too bad.

I flew the second flight completely, from taxi, take off to landing. The instructor was there with the box, but never had to release the trigger the whole flight. The landing this time wasn't as pretty. I came in a bit nose low and the prop hit stoppng the engine, and the nose wheel got knocked off its center axis relative to the rudder. Nothing that can't be very easily fixed, but the pilot could've walked away

So, a little baby step towards the real solo which will be coming very soon I am sure.