.. which is why some of us always made sure the intake/initial command pilot didn't leave that first endorsement program without demonstrating a practical and appropriate (to seat) single pilot emergency recovery competence.
Even the 200 hour cadet could be worked up to a level of confidence and competence to get the aircraft back on the ground without too much difficulty in adverse conditions.
Usually involved a bit of grovelling to the sim techs to get some extra time in the box ...
Certainly allowed the instructor to go home and sleep peacefully.