I never bounced a landing as a student - at least nothing that a touch of
power wouldn't smooth right out. Just luck? When it finally did happen to me
I was certified, with over 100 hours, and I was moving up to a C-182.
Fortunately, I had an instructor with me because I was training in new
equipment. He took the plane after a second hard bounce and did the go-around,
when I was ready to dive for a third bounce. Probably would have ended badly.
Having read about it so much, I was surprised how unprepared I was when it
really happened.

Now I would like to believe I am better prepared.

G Faris