ORIGINAL: Cyclic Hardover
I recall when I was in flight school, it seemed that those who had no prior flight training soloed sooner than those who did. Too many habits causing them and the instructor grief. These students were actually told "do it my way or your history."
May have to lay it on the line here if he wants to continue or not. if he keeps bring up "well on the simulator I". Then get on him.
We had a guy here who wanted to fly badly. Simple trainer and he was well aware the plane was nothing overly expensive yet he was always so nervous. One day he showed up sick and on meds. Best flying day he ever had.
He's really not bringing up the fact that he does things "his" way on the simulator. Frankly, I don't think he realizes that he may be reverting back to his old ways during practice sessions by himself. He's eager to please and is working very hard (and making fine progress); he just has this one issue that seems to be recurring and difficult to "put away" so to speak.
This guy is timid. I think getting on him would further shatter his confidence and may even make him difficult to train because his nerves will get worse. Everybody has a problem or two that is stubborn, but I can usually correct it with relative ease. I'm just a bit stumped since I've taken a few different approaches, all with limited success. I'll find one that will cause the concept to "click" in his head.