In article . com,
wrote:

IMHO this is the wrong problem to focus on solving. Up through solo,
flying is all fun and no work. Then you get into the written test and
all the crap to prepare for the checkride. Now it's a chore. I'll bet
getting rid of the written would reduce the attrition rate by at least
25%, perhaps more, but it won't happen anytime soon.

I guess that depends on the order in which the student does things.
I passed my written and had my medical before the first lesson.

--
Bob Noel
no one likes an educated mule