There is no yelling allowed in my case. Not just in CFI, but AT ALL. Boss, teacher, random person.. If they begin rasing their voice, and getting all heated up - I got to go, without even thinking twice.

About solo - I always thought (in my case) that I am not going to chase the time and numbers, but rather enjoy flying, and solo WHEN I THINK I'M READY.

My instructor told me to land the plane, because he wants to solo me. I said "No, i enjoy flying, but i'm not ready to solo yet. Give me at least one more lesson, and don't even think touching controls, unless you KNOW that i will crash". Next lesson did 4 landings, with 3knts xwing, and told my instructor that he can go, because i'm ready to solo. He got out, I did couple of landings, and wasn't even nervous. Why? Because I was enjoying it, and knew that I was in control.

Oh, and yea, it was on 26th hour I believe.

If I didn't feel comfortable - I wouldn't have soloed even 50th hour, and not feel bad. Yea, it takes money, and time. But I'm enjoying it, so willing to pay our of my wallet. No need to push it "Ok, i am on 15th hour, i HAVE to solo on my next flight". That will just ruin your day, you'll get frustrated, will kick yourself, and instead of joy it becomes a race that you'll never win..


Relax, and enjoy the experiense!