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Daveover,
I appreciate your story as it has help me to solidify in my mind ideas which I had already formulated with regards to pilot training. I have recently begun work on my private pilot's license and prior to my first flight I remember saying that I was certain that I would obtain the license in the minimum of 40 hours. However, after my first flight, and in the ones subsequent to that, my good judgment has taken over and convinced me that I will not complete my license until I feel ready and until my instructor feels that I am ready. My safety and life are important--and they both rest upon the judgment of myself and my CFI. It is poor judgment that kills people. In your case it seems that you were the victim of other individuals cavalier attitudes with your life--at 19 I would not anticipate that you knew a whole lot better. Those people who jeopardized your safety should have had their privileges revoked for reckless endangerment. The job of the CFI is not only to train but to protect. I feel that I am fortunate with my CFI. I know that he would not do any of those things that you have outlined. We have already, in the first few hours of my training, covered emergency landings, stalls, spins, and other saftety information. He also believes in instrument training from the inception of the lessons. Thus far my experience has been exceptional and I hope that it stays that way. Once again, I appreciate your insight. JFK Jr. died because he was reckless. Most people do.
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