I had a lot of hurdles on my journey and the part of me that takes pride in being a pilot is from having kept going through all the challenges. I was self-funded through my flight training with no loans and I ran out of money several times, which was big obstacle. Each ticket was a financial mountain. Another obstacle was a CFI who didn't know how to teach very well and wasted quite a bit of time. Another was an engine breakdown in the only airplane one could use for the checkride. Someone mentioned how scheduling can be crazy too. Unaware club members can take your only vehicle off to Sun 'N Fun and make that dream trip out west without realizing what it does to your program. Another problem was an ambitious CFI who really didn't dedicate herself to my cause preferring to get away so she could further her career. Weather was frequently a problem and the endless number of aircraft squawks slowed things down. I always said anyone who gets his tickets darn well deserves them! It's a shame the industry doesn't reward the effort, because in terms of angst and challenge flight training is right up there with the best of them. Anything good in life is always a challenge.