I guess what I am saying is it took me 12 years to accumulate 900 hours. I have flown nothing but general aviation airplanes. Didnt go to a big fancy flight program. Did it all at a loacl FBO and I currently teach at a local flight school. I dont think I am that great of a pilto. I think the guy that has 300 hours that went to a sturctured flight school in six months is probably more proficient that I am. He flies everyday whereas I may get 100 hours in a year. Thats what I mean by hours does not always equal proficiency.