Interesting,
That is very rare, your example is only one out of a class of 18/24 of which there is a class every 3/4 weeks.
Yes he may be an exceptional candidate, but having a PPL means very little, the standard of flying required in the CPL and IR is so much higher and having 100 hours is by no means an advantage, It may be the opposite as bad habits may have to be stamped out.
Im interested to see how this student fairs in goodyear.
What course are you guys?
Nick