I've heard anecdotaly there are a disproportionate number of dropouts
immediately after soloing, and the suspicion is that for some, the main
goal to conquer is flying alone. Once they do that, they feel 'done',
even if it means that they never fly again, or don't ever get their
ticket.

That's odd, to me -- the solo flight was never the be-all and end-all. I
remember that flight as if it were yesterday (who doesn't?), and all I could
think of was that the prelude was finally over. *NOW* I could really start
learning to fly.

Perhaps that's something the CFI must learn to teach?
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"