Red Flag was flying high.
Public or private, you could still help out. I'm a club instructor and test pilot. It doesn't take a lot of time to help out and you meet some really nice people. I agree that you are selfish and I really hope that the bet was just a joke. I at least give credit to the flyer that tried to help out, out of his league or not, at least he tried. It's easy to stand in the on deck circle and criticize, it's a whole different game when you have to stand at the plate and help out. I hope all of these posts raise a red flag with you!!!