I recently bought an aviation book, brought it to the flight school I teach at and placed it on my desk. The very same day, the book went missing and I have a very strong feeling that one of my students stole it. A couple of days later I asked this student if he “had seen a book on my desk-” but before I could finish my sentence the student responded with, “I didn’t take no book”.
As a CFI, how would you address this situation?
I want to just say, “I know you have my book. Give it back.” And if he doesn't give it back, I'll kick him in the shins.
I really want my book back and I am finding it difficult to work with him knowing he stole from me.