I have over 15000hrs, RAF, 1200 instructing, a long civil career and still freelance for my company on the 146, own my own aircraft (a Jodel) and have I hope at least 10 useful years ahead, and yet it is impossible for me to instuct again without a considerable and on-going expence. I could encourage the young with wild and hairy tales in the bar, but no, it is just not possible to easily pass on my experience. I think the present system is bollox.