A Stan Eval pilot I flew with once, she told me she felt those years of being an instructor pilot and Stan Evil pilot was her way of giving back; a way of securing a safe future for Herk pilots by doing her part. She loved to fly and looked forward to any chance to pass on what she knew because she was aware of the benefits of doing so...esp those that weren't readily visible to her at that moment in time.

I haven't reached PPL yet, but I know from working on airplanes all these years is that you are training your replacements. It's hard not to see yourself in those who are coming up behind you, the same way you did.

I would think teaching others in something you have a passion for would be very fulfilling, in addition to those other intangible benefits you can't see (better pilot in the long run, can teach as well as be taught, an authority in your chosen field).

That's what I would get out of it. That's probably what I will get out of it, more than likely.

HerkFCC