I am just now getting back into the hobby since '83 so my opinion may not matter....but that has never stopped me before. I would definately find another instructor unless this one is willing to back down on the throttle. The instructor I am working with is always making sure that I am comfortable with what we are doing. The only thing that worried me at first is that he wanted me to fly in some winds that were keeping most the other people grounded. I have to admit though if I can learn to fly in wind it sure can't hurt me in calmer weather. He even had me practiing "floating" Sunday. A few of the guys were saying they didn't see what good that did, I on the other hand thought not only was it fun but was making me use all the controls and constant small adjustments. Starting to think floating is a great way to get use to handling the sticks again..just my 2 cents...