On Mar 1, 3:48*pm, glider wrote:
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I'll bet it takes a different mind-set to want to instruct.
GA
(CFI-G, seldom)

I'll bet it doesn't. There's no conflict between instructing and
advanced flying, it's how involved the person is with the sport. If
they're really involved and love the sport, they'll instruct AND fly
XC - probably hold a badge or two as well.

Since some may not want to brag or may not be RAS'ers, here's a few
Diamond C holding, XC flying, active instructors I happen to know.

The late and very much missed John H Cambell, Chief instructor MHG.
Al Ossorio, Chief instructor SSB competes and makes long XC's in a N2
Bob Farris, very active instructor, winner Sports Class Reg 9 in his
LS-3.
(I think all 15 of the SSB instructors have Diamond C's.)

Garret Willat comes to mind - I know there are many, many more.

Come on Diamond C instructors, if you got it, flaunt it.

Diamonds have been earned in almost every state and in almost every
glider. Get your Diamonds in a 1-26 or Cherokee in Kansas and with
those bragging rights, you'll probably get free beer for life.

If you have a Diamond C and a CFI-G, get active. The sport needs you.