Since this thread has been reactivated, a short update.
I have returned to Europe. I've been working in Germany since mid-November. I've been to the UK twice to fly. Once the weather did not cooperate, and once it did (See
Soaring is incredible | Give it a try! for more info/pictures.)
The Chief Flight Instructor at one of the locations I can use as a reciprocal member is willing to sponsor me for instructor training. I've received some push back from the BGA rep. There was no interest in allowing anything other than "he'll just have to do the full course." I fully understand his point that it makes little/no sense for someone to commute from the continent to the UK. But, what if I just want to do it?
I'm going to be in Germany for three years. If I spend a year or more training to be an instructor, then there's not a lot of time to use that skill before I leave. What the CFI and I have decided is that I'll use the time to have some really good flying experiences in the UK instead.
Pretty much all instruction is done by unpaid volunteers.
Ditto in the US and Germany. Spend all that money and time to become an instructor and not get rich...
FAA Glider CFI for recommendation flights towards GPL.
Dimitris in post 5 asked about an FAA CFI. I received a very similar email from him. I've answered him via email. The response to his needs depends on what he already has.
Within the limits of what's allowed by the BGA, LBA, club rules, etc. I'm happy to fly with anyone who needs an FAA flight review that can take place in a glider.
Terry