So what value is there flying solo for this event?
I had a couple like that as well.
Basically they want to go and bang some circuits in to practise.
And one wanted to go on a xcountry as well, so we went on a triangle as they requested and then I sent him off on a land away.
My opinion is if the student wants to spend money on more than is required who am I to tell them how to spend their money.
I wouldn't say it should count but as the whole FI derestriction thing is a joke I can't really get fussed about it. But you are leaving yourself open to getting the paper work sent back depending who is looking at it.