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Originally Posted by BoredwLife
I have to disagree. I would say the worst student were mechanics. Airplane mechanics not so bad but people who can fix cars really really well could never seem to fly an airplane.
The most enjoyable part of instructing for me was being a examining instructor for a 141 school. Giving checkrides was enjoyable because it is always good to see a person complete something that they have worked on for so long. Also it takes the right kind of person to be able to fail a student and build them up so that they come back.
I do agree with you about car mechanics!! Most of those guys can't even fix cars..and it's their job!Some of the best pilots I know are A&Ps, most have a keen understanding of the systems that a majority of pilots simply do not. There are a fair amount of bush pilots who are also A&Ps.
The reason why I say doctors were not natural pilots (and I'm sure there are some good-doctor pilots out there)... it's just been my experience (and it seems most GA NTSB reports involve doctors)... perhaps it's them having a lot of money to get into some hp aircraft, not enough time to understand concepts, maybe it's being a professional and not wanting to listen to a 24 year old kid.... I think that this new VLJ market will be the new "Doctor Killer" unfortunately that the Bonanza was years ago.