[Jose] seems absolutely convinced that classroom teachers are WAY ahead

.... actually, no. And btw I am not (and never have been) a classroom teacher. The screen name comes from teaching C programming online some years back.

I don't think the guy has EVER asked me a question about flight instruction.

Actually I have. Several. And I've appreciated the answers.

He's been informing me on how to teach people to fly for years

My POV is as a student. I know what worked for me, though I will grant that my experience as a flying student is limited.

Sorry Jose, but you might at least go out and get the rating

It's on my to-do list. Alas, I can't do everything at once and still post to Usenet.

Jose
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