Sorry to be a bit confrontational but I dont see going solo at 16 to be particulary special. He is just lucky enough to have well off parents.
(if hes gained sponsorship then well done)
Oh, I see. Light dawns. If his parents paid, it's not an achievement. But if someone else or some organisation did, then it's OK. Is that right, Hoey5o?
What about me then? I learned to fly after an inheritance meant that I could pay off my debts and finally not work all the hours God sends and then some. Does that mean that my PPL(A), PPL(H), CPL(H), and FI rating are...meaningless? And let's see now...a friend sold a house, cashing in on the crazy London property market, and can fund all the qualifications he wants. But of course, when he gets them it'll be nothing special - he was just lucky.
CONGRATULATIONS CHRIS , and don't worry about the jealous illogical idiots.