For the first official lesson, it can be useful to plan to spend at least an hour on the ground learning how to do the ...

Foundational flight and ground lessons, especially initial preflight procedures, must not be rushed; thorough and correct learning is paramount for safety and to avoid critical errors. Effective pilot ...

The CFI's advice is correct: infrequent flight lessons lead to significant relearning and hinder overall progress, making it difficult to advance efficiently. To maximize learning and progress, it is ...