Originally Posted by BEagle
But
2 years to solo?
The emphasis on flying was reduced several years ago so therefore the time taken to any particular phase will be longer.
Originally Posted by brokenlink
Mind you, following the move of the AEF in this neck of the woods to another base beginning with "W" there is no cadet flying until at least September I am told.
I'd stop listening to who "told" you that then. 5 AEF have been flying cadets at Wittering for well over a month.