Why are solo flights at ERAU restricted regarding touch and go landings?

Solo flights at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) are restricted regarding touch and go landings primarily to ensure safety and proper training. Touch and go landings can be more complex than full-stop landings, requiring a higher level of skill and situational awareness, especially for a student pilot flying solo.

By limiting solo flights to full-stop landings only, the training environment fosters a greater emphasis on decision-making skills and the ability to manage aircraft control during landings. This restriction helps prevent possible emergencies that could arise from mishandling a touch and go situation, as well as reinforcing the importance of thorough pre-landing checks and procedures.

The other options focus on operational aspects such as fuel consumption, syllabus inclusion, and time management, but these do not directly address the primary objectives of student pilot training, which are to develop safe flying practices and ensure that student pilots are fully prepared for the challenges of solo flight.