Well I'm about to solo on Sunday for the 1st time. Alone with no instructor. I have had 4 lessons, and gone up 3 times each....so a total of 12 flights. I was making approaches after my 5th flight or so. And actually touched down on my 8th or 9th. Feel pretty good, but one thing that I know I'll have to get over is the mental crutch of having an instructor connected to your box not actally being there.

So that's it for me...12 fligts. I think that having a great instructor is the way to go though. I know I would be REALLY nervous if I hadn't had the benefit of an instructor.

Noir