Originally Posted by
rnzoli
I think this is relevant to professional flight schools that are training future ATPL holders. But not for recreational flying?
Indeed. And what's with wings for solo flight anyway? In the military you don't even get them for EFT which is beyond PPL level.
I have to admit when I got my PPL I briefly flirted with wings badges but now I can't even bring myself to wear my AOPA silver wings badge even though I worked for it.
I do own a black nylon jacket with 'pilot' on it but my excuse is I got it cheap in a closing down sale at Halton...