Is pilot training mostly "the blind leading the blind"?

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Originally Posted by Manwell

Another example was to improve landings by getting the student to fly circuits without landing. Instead, flying along the runway low and slow before going around. Eventually, they learned better control at landing speed, and smoother landings were achieved under control when the stated objective was to prevent the aircraft from touching down, rather than landing.

I suspect this is more commonly used when teaching tail wheel than nose wheel. Sustaining level flight in 3 point attitude while keeping perfect alignment with center line is a skill that many nose wheel pilots never master (substitute tail low for 3 point).