Originally Posted by XXPLOD
I fly the C42 and EV97 microlights and know several instructors, all effectively self employed, whether that is tied to a school or in effect running their own school with their own aircraft. None of them earn a fortune that's for sure.
And of course there's the capital outlay for the aircraft. A good C42 may cost £25-30K which could be several hundred £££ pcm in any finance payment.
A very well used C42 will cost you 25/30k.... A new one will be 40K plus, remember it is a factory build for teaching.
There is no fortune in the instructing game, I know a few instructors and they do it for the love of it, yes they make a living from it, but no fortune.