Tim,
I appreciate the comments and consideration of not wanting to "infringe" on me, Gary Goldsberry, and Ed Newbold. I don't see it as "our territory". I see it as, the more CFIs the better. Whether you decide to do some CFI work now and then, occasionally, or every waking moment, the more people out there who can get good gyro instruction will make the skies safer for us all. Personally, I'm hoping you get the CFI soon. Not for any kind of competition, rather to be able to introduce even more interested people to gyros.
Your comment about side-by-side instruction reminded me of a discussion I had with Ron Menzie and Steve McGowan earlier this year. The interesting views were that some instructors preferred side-by-side so they could better show a student something. I suggested tandem's benefits because the student does not have the "security" of seeing the instructor. S/he may then be more inclined to rely on him or herself. But, that's one of the reasons of having more CFIs are good. You have a side-by-side....I have the tandem. Students in this area could get instruction in both machines and may develop an even better overall feel and skill for gyro flight.
Just a thought.....
Steve
I appreciate the comments and consideration of not wanting to "infringe" on me, Gary Goldsberry, and Ed Newbold. I don't see it as "our territory". I see it as, the more CFIs the better. Whether you decide to do some CFI work now and then, occasionally, or every waking moment, the more people out there who can get good gyro instruction will make the skies safer for us all. Personally, I'm hoping you get the CFI soon. Not for any kind of competition, rather to be able to introduce even more interested people to gyros.
Your comment about side-by-side instruction reminded me of a discussion I had with Ron Menzie and Steve McGowan earlier this year. The interesting views were that some instructors preferred side-by-side so they could better show a student something. I suggested tandem's benefits because the student does not have the "security" of seeing the instructor. S/he may then be more inclined to rely on him or herself. But, that's one of the reasons of having more CFIs are good. You have a side-by-side....I have the tandem. Students in this area could get instruction in both machines and may develop an even better overall feel and skill for gyro flight.
Just a thought.....
Steve