You can normally tell within about 5-10mins who you're flying with. Lets just say, even a monkey can be taught how to fly. As FRQ CB eluded to, it's the thinking that goes hand in hand that makes the difference - the type of thinking only gained through experience, there's no substitute.
Bazza, skippers mole is a cadet. Skippers mole when you do leave be sure to leave you attitude in the breezeway garbage bin, it won't get you far.