I agree with Capt EW.
I think any training up to PPL standard should be all about stick and rudder and seeing what an aircraft can actually achieve when it is flown properly.
Save PAPI and approach lights for NVFR and IFR.
Having seen two different company's circuit proceedures first hand I can say that long, wide circuits just don't help other traffic to slot in and many a go-around was caused through some pilots not clearing runways fast enough cause they are going for 1000ft markers in 200 series cessna types.
Get them out in the bush and things are worse cause there is no PAPI or markers or anything.
Get some PNG guys to demonstrate circuits and what normal GA type aircraft are capable of.
Booya
