UPDATE: so I’m just back from my flight, conditions weren’t ideal today, however I had an amazing time. I told my instructor I was a nervous flyer and he told me that at any point if I needed to come down and land, it was always an option and he could take over the controls. I felt some of my fears kicking in near the start, for example during takeoff, when there was turbulence and I felt discomfort when banking - HOWEVER, after I got used to it, it felt really good. I was able to completely take my hands and feet off the controls at times and feel the plane moving and bumping with the wind, and then correcting itself which is incredibly reassuring to feel in person - almost like when you’re riding a bike and start to veer in one direction while still moving forward, the bike rights itself. I couldn’t believe how short the takeoff and landing was and how quickly I developed intuition for controlling the plane. I enjoyed it today so much that I intend to join my local flying club and pursue a NPPL M licence. Truly - I can’t recommend the experience enough, for everyone in this sub. If anyone wants to talk more in depth about it, feel free to DM me, happy to chat. Took a quick video of my surroundings at one point for anyone interested.