I remember when he was made Acting Ensign, but then later on, he was at the helm, driving the thing. okay, the kid is smart, but aren't u supposed to be an amazing pilot to pilot a starship of that magnitude? One that is constantly in vicious battles, all sorts of dangerous situations? he had no experience at the helm of a ship, how could they possibly put him in the helmsman's seat, and..when did it happen?..Did I miss that one? or forget about the episode? ...or did they just all of a sudden stick him in that role one day without explaining it?
When in 2364 the crew of the Enterprise became intoxicated with polywater and exhibited unusual manic behavior, Wesley, who had also became intoxicated, took control of engineering, appointing himself acting captain Wesley Crusher and barricading himself in engineering. TNG: The Naked Now
