Originally Posted by
BZNpilot248
Wow. Something is amiss if 50% is the washout rate. Sounds like a failure of their training program, hiring practices, or both.

What kind of background do these people have?
The training department has always been more than generous with helping out the guys and gals who need an extra hand. It's important to remember that this is not instrument or multi class...you should know your regs and stuff like that before you show up. I've seen a lot of guys who struggle tend to be weak on FARs and procedures. That is not something you want to be catching up on while learning this aircraft. It's complex. Not space shuttle complex but it requires a good amount of study and after a long time flying it I still learn new stuff about it all the time. Show up with a good attitude and know what you should know and the training should go fine.
Some folks do fall into the boredom trap. You have so much self directed time for study and practice that it's often easier to get locked into watching TV or screwing around. Dayton is a very boring place and it takes a good amount of discipline to keep on it. The training guys are awesome and want you to pass, but they aren't there to be your parents. A little bit of accountability is certainly in order to be successful!