Gary G wrote:
Sorry - I posted this to the wrong group.
Meant to post to .student

gary
I am also a student pilot who soloed in September. Before that I also
was at the same point you are. I could not get lined up on final I
forgot to watch airspeed and as for the center line forget it I have
been to both sides and even completely off the edge of the runway ( my
cfii had to take over more than once) I also stopped a lesson after
three attempts when I just did not think I was learning anything .
Yes I also did some introspective thinking along the line will I
EVER get this. Yes it souds so simple line up keep the numbers (
airspeed) and flare at the right point to gently touch down.I would
miss an approach and then have my cfii take over and gently land saying
see nothing to it.
Well after bouncing down the runway..... landing HARD nothing like
running out of air speed when 3 or 4 feet up and just plain missing
everyhting I started to get it first one then two then all of a sudden
it just clicked ... I can not explain it but my cfii said all along
stick to it it will come to you. he was right. as a side note it took
me 35 hours to solo. so do not feel bad.
My advice is stick to it. learn from your mistakes and let bad
lessons go much better to be on the ground wishing you were flying
than be flying and wishing you were not. Do not be afraid to say I have
had enough today and know your limits.
Soon you will be past this learning step and look back on it like I
do and chuckle at why did it take so long.