I had the Pleasure of working with my first student last weekend, A returning pilot from a 15 year hiatus. the first flight was rather nerve racking without a buddy box. But by the end of the third flight he was taking off and landing without dirty laundry.
One Thing to add, My instructor used unusual attitude recovery with out warning to keep me on my toes. This was done near solo. He would dump the switch flip the plane on its back or noes up ect... and give it back to me. This is probably why I love 3D and profiles now I suppose
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