LQ
You are doing the right thing here. I run a school, hopefully to the best of my ability. It does worry me what others teach or in some cases do not when I get to examine other schools students.
No one in the industry should look upon you badly other than those who should not be in our industry. The quicker the 2nd hand car salesmen leave our industry the better.
Good luck with your flying, incidentently flying in 2 km is ok providing you know at what point to put it down and get a taxi - please do not be lulled into get home itis.