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Stijn,
Your analogy to learning to drive was spot on. For the first couple of minutes my control inputs were too deliberate. I was trying to relax my grip on the stick, but my body was too tense. Then I shifted so only my fingertips were touching. Big difference. I remarked to the instructor how it felt like driving the Miata used to feel. Just think a direction and it happens.
He advised me there were big differences in controls in various airplanes. He used to fly and instruct in Challenger IIs, a high wing, fabric covered pusher propeller ultralight. He confessed that one time, after flying his Zenair for a couple of weeks, getting back into the Challenger II he landed immediately after take off to check for faults in the controls. He also mentioned the Challenger demanded constant rudder inputs. I suspect possibly due to the pusher configuration the disturbed air from the prop immediately hits the tail. Maybe someone with more experience/knowledge would be kind enough to set me straight.
As for traffic, I am indeed blessed. We were able to fly around for an hour and a half and saw only one other aircraft.
Check with a local flying club. At least get a familiarization flight.
Best
Les