Originally Posted by
rickair7777
I would probably instruct in your shoes, if I could find adequate insurance. Or find an owner who needs a very-occasional pilot for his citation or king air. Some guys rather than retain a full-time pilot just use a pool of several guys, and hope one will be available when they need him. Or maybe a 135 guy who needs a backup pilot.
I have nothing to do with my club for the reasons you mention. I'll check back every year or two to see if anything's changed
The problem here is that he would basically be instructing in something that he is in an emotional dispute over. Not really the mindset of a good instructor.
He doesn't believe in the pursuit of professional aviation. So instructing any student wanting a career as a professional aviator (any - not JUST airlines) is against his deepest held beliefs.
I would have said that he should only instruct hobby pilots, yet the above post makes me feel that he has little more respect for future hobby pilots either - once again basically finding himself in a hypocritical position.
Sky - what do you care what those "old timers" think about your 150? You ought to jump in with both feet and debate with them on any and all issues. You like debate - admit it!
I would actually have to wonder what a flight student would think if my instructor sat me down and spouted off a string of your most often used quotes describing aviators (especially *professional* ones). Now in your last reply, you are applying to University positions though you don't believe in college educations?
Sounds like a double agent type of lifestyle.
USMCFLYR