Originally Posted by
jamess115
Interesting replies. Very much appreciate the advice. It would seem the salary is mostly based on what you fly, which makes sense but surprised to read average instructing hrs /day at 3hrs to 3.5. Totally agree that its hard to make a living on that.
Bear in mind 3-4hrs instructing equals 7-8hrs duty if done properly, for the typical trial lesson or local flight (airwork, circuits). At PPL level you don't really do that many navigation flights.
So... plan on earning 70-80 pounds for a full day's work.