Hello

Once I am flying, I am fine - not a great pilot, but not shaking either.
BEFORE hand is the problem! On the way to the field, I am essentially terrified.

Ifind that once the plane is in the air, and down in piece after thefirst flight,  it all goes away, and the rest of the day goes bywithout a problem.

I think keeping a trainer flying at the beginning of each flying seasonis a great idea - better fly it, and be able to rely on it's stabilitythan go out an annihilate the project you have been working on allwinter!

Shakes are good - keeps you focusing on safety and final checks.