Rob 747 with a dwarf like temper like that, being an instructor may not be the best option. Ivan, I presume, was stating the bleeding obvious and pointing out the the instructors in this forum, may have, at some point, actually thought about their profesion. It is a very satisfying moment indeed when you take someone up for the first time and see the smile on their face. but their is a lot more to it than that.
recipe to become an instructor
you will need:
1. class one medical
2. cpl theoretical knowledge (Get the ATPLs if you want a stab at the airlines)
3. 170hrs total 100hrs P1 (requirement for CPL issue is 200hrsTT
4. 300nm X-country
5. CPL Licence (25hrs inc. 10I/F min 5hrs complex, night rateing if not already held)
6. FIR(R) corse
7. Cash to pay for it all
8. slightly more easy going attitude, you'll get a load more crap than you think Ivan gave you.
Most the information regs etc, can be got from the caa website:
CAA-nuptys.com and the JAR regs from
JAA_to**ers.com.
[This message has been edited by little red train (edited 17 June 2001).]