There were a few guys in my class who went home almost every weekend--even before we were in CASS. They had no trouble getting back but started early (most of them were back by noon on Sunday which makes for a short weekend home). I didn't go home at all but am home now for two weeks waiting sim. After that I might get some more time off waiting for IOE. So, if you can handle being away from home for 5 weeks you will then get some time off.