Hi Beagler and Whirly This seems to be getting personal I used to scrounge flying for 10 years before I had enough to do an AFI course.I was on £2.50 an hour airborne only for a long time.Up until recently as a full time QFI CPL(not grandfather rights either) BX examiner etc. I worked for two clubs one of which was still only paying £4.00 hr the other slightly more as I was CFI.I think £8000.00 per annum wes my best score.I think I was dedicated ,but you have to look to the club and school owners who allow hour builders into the system.Those times are nearly over give it a year or two then find an experienced F.I. I bet you will have a job. I cant afford to do it any more so I spray paint for a living and I hate it. bye bye