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Old 09-01-2008, 04:14 PM   #9 (permalink)
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I still find that impressive. Maybe it's different between schools, all I know is that you have to be damn good to acquire the solo around or under the 10 hour mark.

It can also be due to a Part 141 school with a developed syllabus vs. Part 61 FBO, flying with an expereinced instructor, showing up prepared for the lesson, and a number of other factors. From what little I remember of my instructing days 8-10 hours was the norm.
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