OK so I said I was outta here but I seem to have a little support, so...
Again I would reiterate I am not in ANY trying to humilate or put down Sami or anyone else in a similar position. If anything I am pleased that he is sensible enough to realise his limits and ask for help. I ve worked things out that I didn't know - it probably would have been quicker to ask somewhere like PPRUNE but guess I m too proud and would rather work it out and then get it checked.
What bugs me is the superior attitude that CAA is best when it obviously isn't and the lack of on going support Sami seems to be receiving.
Maybe I am lucky but I have used the same instructor from 2 hrs to CPL and now into CFII and hopefully IR, (yes Whirly I finally sold it!), I know he is only an email or call away if I have a problem or need info. Maybe he is the exception - he teaches because he enjoys it and not for hour building...
The PPL is a licence to learn - a good FI will ensure that happens and not desert you the minute you pass your GFT and stop giving him/her a regular income, (I appreciate for various reasons you may have to change training establishments - but again I think that is/was a failing on the part of the school not the pilot). I m not keen to instruct but have no option, BUT hope that I will still put my 'all' into my students and continue to support them after their licence issue.
Every new challenge I have attempted has either been done with or checked with my FI first or in the company of another competent pilot to double check each other. Flying should be fun not frightening - thats why we do it!
Sami - sorry if as others believe I have humiliated you. Take the offers of flying with someone more experienced and go cross channel - even with low hours and enjoy it - maybe some day you can 'escort' another new PPL...
PW
PS Don't worry about the engine sounding rough - they all do that just after you cross the coastline!!