i had probs in this regard also, but my main prob in getting practice, was I relegated to flying only once a week
on trainer nights, and only getting in a measly 2 or 3 flights in , due to having many other students vying for instructors
so , I was very slow in climbing the experience ladder cause of that, ( our club also has a strict wings program)
which is good i guess for safety, buy ive noticed lately its turning off a few students, who pay full membership
but only fly once a week, and not get enough practice in, i however stuck with it ,