Centaurus
your remarks about 2 hours SSAT basically being a waste of time is probably the stupidest thing I have ever heard. The reason that we do 2 hrs of SSAT is that it can save a students life, there can be no price put on the value of that training as I am sure the more safety concious and professional instructors would agree.
I agree with what 'a very civil pilot'says apart from the instuctor induced distractions bit. But BEagle can you explain to me your reasoning behind your 'or it will bite'comment I AM INTRIGUED!!!