I got burned by time building CFIs while getting my PPL. I didn't know any better and learned a valuable lesson. Like The Gipper I now 'trust but verify' what they tell me by asking for AIM / FAA literature referrences.

I experience has led me on an emotional roller-coaster. i told my mom one day I would treat students the way I was treated. She quickly reminded me about doing the right thing and made it clear I was (In her opinion ) that I was too nice a person to do that. Anyway, I've been completely turned off by FBOs and their BS. Preception is reality - i'm sure there are excellent ones out there but I'm not going to find any.

I am beginning to think more and more that flying is something you have to do all out or not at all. With gas prices going up I can't imagine paying to log hours. I'd rather pay for accelerated training and then work as a CFI/regionals.

I finished , but have avoided flying / training at an FBO since then (Aug 2004). When I return it will be where there is a fixed price / fixed time to get things done.

I just play around on FS these days.