The syndrome:
Swinging along merrily on the modular IR course. All going well. Until two flights before the Test. And then, suddenly, a one-eyed octopus on dope could fly better than I do.
Instructor looks gloomy... Off we go for more hours. All goes fine. No probs. Until two flights before the Test... Then: Wheel out the octopus.
Why does this happen? How have other people coped?
I think my instructor's negative "I don't know what to suggest.. It could take one more hour, it could take twenty..." attitude doesn't help. I could really do with something more zappy and positive, being unconfident to start with . And of course there's always the money worry, which he will keep emphasising. But I can't blame him for any of it.
It's turning into a huge barrier. Sometimes I even think of quitting. But I've sold everything and got the MER and the CPL.. And it was all looking well OK. Why am I running into this wall now?
Anyone out there got any stories, advice, inspiration, poetry, vitamin pills? Or should I just apply to CephalapodAir and have done with it?
Cait