We've had full scale fighter pilots who took a long time to convert to RC. We've had full scale pilots who took to RC in practically no time at all and some who just gave up on RC and never did get it. The main difference is the instructor in the right seat or on a buddy box. Either way when you "solo" you are solo. The fun part of teaching a 747 pilot is that he is probably wise enough to know what makes the thing fly and will in most cases learn a bit quicker than a non-pilot. I'd been in modeling since I was 9 too, when I got my full scale ticket I knew what made the airplane fly and it speeded up the process. I soloed sooner than any other student my instructor had. All that being considered I think the idea of instructing a pilot who has great skills in another facet of aviation is great and the humor of it all is just great. Treetop flyer is enjoying the moment without putting the 747 pilot down. I'm enjoying it with him.