Hey chaps. I'm 30 hours in. Just about to start my solo nav consolidation hours.
You're both in a very exciting place in your training right now. That first solo is quite something. You'll be in the circuit and your instructor will just suddenly say "make this one to land, ready to go solo?" and in that moment all the nerves will hit you and a lump in your throat will form instantly, but you'll say "okay".
Great feeling.
I've done 8 out of 9 exams too, so I'm concentrating all on the skills test now really.
Good luck guys. Happy flying.