I just checked my records and found it took 36 flights on mine. I guess I am one of the old guys. However, there were some things that caused delays during my learning. Spent almost two months sending in my radio, receiving it back, and returning it for the same problem. My instructor and I made many modifications to the plane (ARF) until we got the engine with the thrust directions set right. Found 4* down thrust, boy did that plane want to stay on the ground on take off. Still I think without all of the delays I could have done it sooner than 36.