both me and Cartman instruct at our club, i've got more experience but hes got good quick, as we're about the only ones that do teach we don't get the problems above.
i find most newbies ask an older member who teaches first ( obvious person to ask ) and they get pointed our way, once they've seen you flying they normaly accept that your more than capable.
finding the right instructor for you can be hard, maybe some just can't accept guidance from a young'un
i'm only 24 and already i'm finding i have to walk in a shop and accept guidance from some spotty youth[&o][
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