Spent an hour or so in there early this morning with Shane. Although the MA is good for SA, there is no better training arena than the DA. Thats where you learn the feel for the plane. Where guys like Shane, Yucca can teach you the how and whys of the plane.
Leave your pride at the door. Nothing prevents learning more than a bruised ego. So go in, appreciating any time someone spends with you, ask alot of questions, and keep at it. Yes Im sure there are some in there that just want to make you look bad. Ignore them, there are plenty of good folk that are more than happy to help.
Ive seen people go for years, flying the same way, and not improving. They get to a "good-nuff" point and that coupled with reading a couple chapters of Shaw's book seems all the learning they need. Don't stagnate! Get in the DA today!