ORIGINAL: fliers1
That technique is a variation of what I've been doing for many years. The difference is, among several things, including putting them under the hood, is I don't use the buddy-box at all. Yes, you are correct that there will always be a improvement in the beginner's flying. If instructors opened their minds a bit, THERE IS ALWAYS ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT as far as giving RC flight instrution goes. It's sort of sad that too many instructors seem to be stuck with old school thinking.
CCR
I agree, fliers1. There is always room for improvement.
Another thing I think that some students need to do is simply humble themselves and soak up all that the instructor teaches and practice it continuosly. Depends on the instructor of course but all through your training you're given good advice and most all of it is valid throughout your time spent flying in the future. Don't drop all of that info once you're given the green light after your first solo.
Heard this somewhere and it rings true in my opinion... "The best teacher is also a student."
somegeek