Well, I went solo after 7 hrs 50 mins.
I had a great instructor ( ex RAF ) who really put me at my ease.
On my very first flight he sat there with his arms crossed during my takeoff. No doubt he had his feet on the rudder without me noticing it, but he talked me through it and up we went.
I'll never forget that first dual flight. He made me feel relaxed and I trusted him totaly.
I did not expect to solo so soon but the fact that he trusted me and I trusted him resulted in a first solo that I will never forget.
John Hill, great pilot & instructor. Thanks John
