ORIGINAL: bruce88123
"Most newbies take at LEAST a full season before they solo".
They do? Wow, I didn't know that. Must be short seasons up there.
Some take longer than others but a full season just to solo??
Yup. No "short" seasons.
We tend to get only one or two certifications during the training season, then those that have gone through it tend to certify early the following year.
Classes are held every two weeks.
Those that do certify quickly have either had prior experience or a LOT of simulator time to lower the learning curve....
Last year 8 new pilots certified total. We have about 230 members in the club.