Well, i don't know to be completely honest - I'm not experienced enough in instructing to crack that number...
but i do have my thoughts about people who brag about going solo at 7 hours to those that might take 12 or 13 - they may have taken longer but they have more experience! And I strongly believe that in that status, as a brand new, low-hour, ab-initio pilot EVERY SINGLE MINUTE helps!
(And I'm strictly talking GA here - I have no qualms about military hours)
I guess there are pro & cons for both, but maybe 15-20 hours as a ballpark? Any thoughts from experienced instructors? (As opposed to experienced students, please!
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