Originally Posted by
El Pilot
I have come to the conclusion that becoming a CFI will be the "Ultimate Test". Instead of trying to runaway from it, which will not improve my confidence, I will have to suck it up and do it.
When I got my commercial cert. I figured i could go and find a job and fly. Thought I knew it all. Ya right...
CFIing isn't always easy. There are days when I get frustrated with my students and I'm stressed out to the max.
The majority of the time though (and i still do this) i look out my side window and think to myself "I can't believe I get paid to do this" as i smile to myself.
With that being said, I do see your argument. Why am I teaching and not someone with years of experience? I still only know a fraction of what is out there though. And that is part of being a good pilot and CFI - knowing that you are always learning - though sometimes im pretty sure I know more than some of those airline boys out there...