I did my PPL/IMC 23 years ago with PPL IMC rated instructors whom at the time to my way of thinking seemed to know what they were talking about, had plenty of the right sort of experience and wisdom, and not all of whom by any means wanted to join the airlines . Maybe its my age and perception of the youth these days, but it seems to me that the same Motivation just isnt there for instruction from the airline wannabees. Those with many years private flying experience must surely make better instructors in the pure PPL environment, than the temporary modular route aspiring ATPLs. I have always had a bit of a hankering to instruct myself over the years but by the time I found myself where I am now with the time, money and experience to do it, I suddenly found I would have to jump through all sorts of seemingly unnecessary hoops to get there so have never bothered. Totally , utterly and completely agree with all said by SAS Beagle and Gkest!