I am progressing through my ATPL in the hope of becoming a career instructor.
I see the positive side to the 25 solos rule and am interested at how this is achieved.
The clubs where I completed my PPL had a similar attitude with their instructors. A team celebration was had with the derestriction of an instructor but there was certainly no team spirit in acheiving it.
Overheard conversations about minimal oppertunities for the restricted instructor were echoed by the unrestricted ones moaning about wanting more pay to cover the 'trainee'.
This puts a sour taste to the celebrations!
What is the general rule about newbees being helped to progress?