I do not know if the changes in training from the days when I learnt to fly are a reflection of our NO risk society?
now we dont seem to train pilots to handle aircraft anymore but to purely drive them and to avoid any situation which might require skill.
Fully developed stalls in all configurations in singles and twins? Fully developed spins? Spiral dives etc.
Now it appears to be all to do with recovery at the incipient stage.
Unless of course your lucky enough to get in with one of the older old way type instructors.
If you cannot handle a touch and go on a suitable runway then you should not be flying solo as you cannot handle the aircraft and that is the biggest risk of all. Russian Roulette!!!
Pace