Hello - I'm a student pilot embarking on my long solo XCs this weekend. I have to admit that starting recently, I'm getting really nervous about it. I've done the circuit as dual multiple times - my CFI puts his seat all the way back, and only makes slight corrections (i.e. when I forget to lean for taxi for example) which seem to be minor. But I'm questioning my abilities and I've developed a fear of flying solo in busy airspace (NJ for me) given the amount of radio calls I've missed. I've read a bunch of Rod Machado's pieces on Pilot Demons - but I'm curious. What did you do to combat your jitters?
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