Interesting points BEagle.
When you think of it, it does make sense, after all you don't have to be an F1 driver to teach people how to drive, I think just get the instructor license.
I have done some teaching in the past and want to get back into it as I enjoyed it, this way I can combine my love of flying/aircraft as well.
I agree with your points about airmanship, far better to be able to fly rather than know the date of the Chicago convention. I was once told of a pilot that flew the frost off the wings, took most of the runway to get airborne.