Mitty wrote:
But ... I can't log PIC time while getting dual instruction since
I'm not rated
in the airplane. So, I'm really looking at 20 solo flights. Right?

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That's right and the fixed part of the training. As mentioned by
others, the variable is the time to solo.

At the commercial operation where I teach/check, we have many visitors
that complete their training in a few days. A few solo in a handful of
flights, but the average will be in the 15-20 range assuming the use of
the Schweizer 2-33. The Grob 103 will take longer since its
characteristics are less forgiving.

Working hard and with cooperative weather, you have a good chance to
finish the rating in 5 days. Four for training and a checkride on the
fifth. This assumes that you solo early on the second day, complete
the solos on the third or early on the fourth, with the balance of the
fourth day in checkride prep.

If you are a competent stick and rudder pilot and not a slave to GeePS
wizz stuff, this is a very realistic shedule. You need to ensure that
there are gliders, tows, instructors, and finally an examiner available
to complete within your schedule.

Good luck with your plan.

Terry Claussen
Estrella