ORIGINAL: planebuilder66
I hate to say it but it's common up here in the northeast to leave newbies in the cold after soloing, it's almost like the feeling you get when you pass your driving test and get your license, but all your friends can't go for a cruse with you because your a new driver. As soon as you solo, many instructors walk away and send you to the wolves, the mentallity of he can land is good enough really sucks,
I couldn't agree with this more! I really like all the guys at my club, a lot. But after I soloed, I wanted more. I tried asking questions, and I guess got a few answers, but I really wanted to be challenged. I learned pretty much everything I know on my own and with the help of this site, with the exception of a few good tips. I'm very thankful for RCU, both for the ability to ask and learn in the forums, and for the introduction to pattern flying and pattern pilots, and people in general willing to help me succeed.
Keep asking questions!!!