Originally Posted by
effortless
Well that maybe a misunderstanding of the learning process. Never been a flying instructor but I have had to train people. We never really teach. They learn. As a teacher, we are a resource. We guide and inform the student's learning process. We are a source of information and a restraining hand on the mistake.
True, but our job is not to toss 'em in the deep end and see who comes up and floats.
And the difference between teaching people and flight instructing is that the latter teaches you a skill that may kill you or save your life.
Maybe years down the line.
You can't joke around with that.