I wouldn't the old point it and push of the mil teach em how to fly is a pain in the arse.
Its a pile of ****e with a normal training aircraft.
Pick any combination of:
You weren't taught how to use the principle properly.
You aren't using it properly
You aren't teaching it properly
I've used it with hundreds of people without the slightest problem with the technique.
I also realise there's more than one way to skin a cat, as do the authorities, hence both are taught and used, so I wouldn't argue with which is taught. Maybe better understanding and an open mind would help here.