There again is something left strictly to the Clubs and the Individual Instructor. Example: Yesterday I received a call from an individual stating he was ready to learn RC. He had an airplane and was ready to go. He is 19 years old, and said that he has applied for AMA.
I gave him some basic information and today we met at the field at 10AM. It was a bit on the windy side. I toured him around the facility, and then gave him about an hour and a half of ground school to cover basics of Safety Code, Club field rules, basic aerodynamics, how the airplane flies, how the radio is used, some personal safety pointers and an overview of the Club training course.
We then spent another 1/2 hour going over his airplane, and talking about how to operate with the buddy-cord. Took a soft-drink break and then the wild blue beckoned.

Even with the wind, after only 2 flights he was getting in the groove fairly well with boring holes in the sky. We did have some engine problems to correct and we did. It was getting on close to 2PM and I had a previous engagement so we decided to call it a day. As I was filling out the Intro Pilot paperwork, I was telling him about the next club meeting and showing him where the Club applications were, I spoke of the limit of 3 visits prior to joining the Club. He informed me that he had no intention of joining the Club as he would be going to college in the fall and was not going to spend the money. I told him not to expect to solo at Jetero, so regardless of the 30 days set by AMA for THEIR purposes, I set THREE FLYING SESSIONS as a limit for MY AND THE CLUB's purposes. With no intention of joining the club, he will not solo under my Introductory Instruction.[sm=pirate.gif] He probably could, but he won't. [>:]

IMO, it's the Club's and the individual instructor's choice if any individual is allowed to drag his feet.