CFI'ing for real...

[Flying Pig]

I have about 170hrs dual instruction given, have taught 3, 20hr Private Pilot ground school courses and have given plenty of intro flights, pre-solo checks, pre-check ride checks for other instructors who want me to go up with their student for 30 min and just give a second opinion on a maneuver their student might be having trouble with, etc etc.  I have yet to be "responsible" for a primary student of my own.  And then all of the sudden.........today I ended up with two brand new students who actually sought me out based on recommendations from other pilots  (that was flattering ).  One owns his own 172 and the other will be renting.  One is a teacher and the other is an IT Security guy for a large university.   

Wheeeeeeeeew......let the adventure begin!

[bflynn]

Congratulations!

Can I point out that after all this time - you are now officially gainfully employed in the aviation industry?

[a2capt]

He's been an eye in the sky for a lot longer ..

[Flying Pig]

Ive been flying fixed wing and helicopters in my day job for a couple years. I just decided for some reason that I would take a stab at this instructing thing . Ive had my CFI-A CFI-H for a while.  I just havnt really used it beyond what I described above and an occasional BFR

[PHall]

Congratulations!

Can I point out that after all this time - you are now officially gainfully employed in the aviation industry?

He's been a Deputy Sheriff - Pilot for a number of years...

[bosshawk]

I have flown with him any number of times, given him F 91s, been one of his instructors at the High Altitude Training Course and tons of CD missions.

I'll fly with Rob anytime.

[bflynn]

My mistake - enjoy instucting.

[Flying Pig]

Thanks for the comments gents.  bflynn.....no problem    this time........