Shortone,

First of all, do not give up. If you are nervous up there, then talk to your instructor about it. Trust me, you aren't the first person to get nervous about being in the air. Like Slice said, you are the customer...you deserve a respectful CFI who is going to help try to calm your fears...not make them worse. Every instructor has a different teaching technique, and every student learns in a different way. Don't feel like you'll offend the instructor if he just doesn't fit your style of learning.

Whether it's worth all the 'trouble' is up to you. Flying isn't easy as pie...it does take a lot of studying, however I do believe that just about everyone who wants to do it, can. Learning to fly is a challenge and adventure. If your not looking forward to your next lesson, then your going to lose interest. If you feel as if it's the instructor who's making you uncomfortable, then ask the school to switch you...if they wont, change schools.

As an instructor I'd go out of my way to comfort a student who's not comfortable up there. There's nothing wrong with this feeling, and if you give up - you will always wonder what if? Your instructor shouldn't be hesitant to help you through your nervousness...sounds like he is, and that's no good for the student.

What exactly is it that's making you so uneasy up there? Read into things like engine out procedures, read through aerodynamics, stalls, etc. When you really understand what's going on, the sounds and feelings will start to feel normal. All in all, don't give up so quickly. Talk to your instructor, get a new one, or read up on the things that are making you uneasy. Ask away when you have questions here...we are here to help, and if we can help make you feel more at ease up there - we'd be happy to assist.

Hope everything works out for you. Keep us updated.
PCJ