 Re: CFI
When I was looking for an instructor I was looking for passion. I met a few who I could tell were only CFI'ing to get hours and move on. Not that there is anything wrong with using it as a time builder and a way to improve your own piloting skills, I myself plan on going this route. I could just tell they did not exactly enjoy being a CFI, or did not act as if they did, and I was afraid it might degrade my overall experience. If you are just as happy in a 172 as you are in a 747 it shows and I think it makes the learning experience that much more enjoyable and easy.
Of course I also looked for competence and professionalism. But I think most people look for these in an instructor.
I don't think age has anything to do with it though. I found a great lifetime instructor who loves to fly and teach. I am certain there are time builders out there who may not have the experience but are still great instructors. I am also sure there are lifetime instructors who I would not want to step into a plane with.
If you love to fly and love to teach others to fly I say go for it. |