A reader recently sent in a letter saying he was frustrated with his training because it was taking longer than he expected.
A reader recently sent in a letter saying he was frustrated with his training because it was taking longer than he expected. His instructor added to his frustration by suggesting he "didn't have what it takes." I encouraged him to stick with it and work through the frustration. I also suggested a different instructor right away. I told this reader the truth---people all learn at different speeds and respond to different styles. He took my advice and recently contacted me to let me know he had soloed and was doing great with a new instructor. What got him over the hump was the realization that there's no "right stuff," and that given enough time and patience, anybody can learn to fly.