Soloing after solo time req is met?
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desertdog71
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Timbuff10 said:
I wouldn't have a problem with additional solo time, assuming they are pretty much ready for the checkride. I would push them to get finished up though and not just keep soloing on your endorsement. They would have to show some forward progress towards getting the license.
I ran into a couple situations like this while flight instructing.
Just make sure you or somebody else at the airport can keep some tabs on them. It wasn't a problem when we had students who would just rent from the flight school because the cute desk girl would check the winds and make sure everything was good. But when they had their own airplane that was a different story. I would always have them either call me or the flight school prior to any flying. I made sure it was very clear and that they took this very seriously.
Just make sure you or somebody else at the airport can keep some tabs on them. It wasn't a problem when we had students who would just rent from the flight school because the cute desk girl would check the winds and make sure everything was good. But when they had their own airplane that was a different story. I would always have them either call me or the flight school prior to any flying. I made sure it was very clear and that they took this very seriously.
moxiepilot
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i make it very clear what my expectations are when students are authorized to solo. in general, they are all moving forward to the ticket, but i have absolutely no problem with them going into the checkride with 10+ hours of solo because they wanted to practice a little bit more or do another cross country.
