On Thu, 14 Oct 2004 07:45:45 -0400, "John T" wrote in
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It sounds like he was either a really slow learner with more money
and patience than skill or he just really liked having an instructor on
board.

Other factors could be:

1, The length of time it took the pilot to acquire his airman
certificate.

2. The length of time it took the pilot to acquire his 320 total
hours, and thus his currency level at any given time.

3. The pilots degree of self confidence and lack thereof.

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