Shortstripper,
Sorry if you misunderstood my last (Flippant) comments. I stand by my earlier comments it would be nice if the CAA came up with a stand alone course for PPLers wishing to instuct. But the expense of putting together a course for the few that wish to undergoe it may make it a non starter.
The CPL groundschool course does not cost thousands (£1995 distance learning). That is the requirement to be a PPL instructor (plus FI course). So I personally think that the hurdles are not that high.
Isn't 27 a bit young to be a luddite Sam?
I would have thought someone that has been flying as long as I have lived would have learned that age isn't always a tell tell sign of experience.