He paid for the type. I was the pilot-owner's flight instructor from several years ago. Last year I trained him for the multi-engine rating and he announced that he was purchasing a Citation Mustang and wanted me as his mentor pilot. Off to Flight Safety we went . BTW, thats a whole "other" story![/quote]

Do some hand holding during the training? I did this for a Pilatus operator / owner. Overall I regretted sitting there in the right seat of the sim and helping the guy through the training. I'm not legally responsible for anything that happens but now when I hear about things he has done I feel bad about helping the guy through training. Honestly I thought he would improve over time but he hasn't improved much. Fortunately the hard times are forcing him to sell the aircraft.

One of my mentors said never sign off on an instrument pilot that you wouldn't trust to fly a family member. By the time I had been a flight instructor for a year I knew what he was talking about. Plenty of guys can fly fine in VFR conditions but as soon as they get into IMC they show their true colors. At least the guy has enough sense to keep you in the right seat and keep him out of trouble. I wish you the best. Just keep in mind that the guy who owns the mustang is going to be insurance qualified with your help. Most likely he will get rid of you when that happens.

There isn't much satisfaction in reading a NTSB report about someone who has fired you...