As you do not know the circumstances of the flight I am not sure how you can make such comments. The process of learning does not necessarily have to follow a precise regimented format. I know a number of people who have gained experience by flying with an instructor on practical A to B flights. Most have taken around 100 hours to qualify for a licence, but on doing so, they are no doubt better qualified than the average pilot produced by following a series of more formal lessons. They may be wealthy enough to afford this bespoke training, on the other hand, they may being ripped off, unless you know the facts it is surely unwise to prejudge events based on some radio tittle tattle.
[This message has been edited by Noggin (edited 12 November 2000).]