DGS wrote:

Another thing that left a bad taste in my mouth. After the flight was
over and we'd taxied back to the hanger he was climbing out of the
plane and realized he didn't have his seatbelt fastened. He laughed
about the fact that he had forgotten to do so. As I then followed him
out of the plane I realized that I hadn't had mine fastened either. He
then apologized for forgetting to have either of us do so, but I could
tell that it didn't really bother him. I dunno, I guess it's not a
big deal, but I really kind of want someone who maybe takes it all a
little more seriously.

Now that you have come out with a more details about this
guy I think its clear that he is not the kind of guy you
should be looking for.

I am sorry you had to be exposed to someone like that for
your first introductory flight and it reflects poorly on
the rest of us who do follow the rules and put a priority
on giving their students the best training they can.

Talk to some other instructors you'll soon run accross some
good ones. Good luck.