Hi Don
Welcome to the club. The biggest advice I can give to you is embrace and enjoy yourself every time you climb into the cockpit.
I have been flying for many years and still get a thrill every time I fly. Don't get hung up on terminology patterns and landings etc. because it will all fall into place.
The biggest mistake I see in students is they worry about things before they even get started. Really wish you the best of luck in your quest.
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