Like stated in the article, being an instructor is a long, hard, usually uncompensated job. I've trained for several years, it's usually rewarding but sometimes will make you pull your hair out, lol. Our club 'sponsor's the official club training people (I'm not currently one). They give them free membership. The club recognizes that #1, a properly trained person will most likely not injure themselves or others if they are trained how to operate the aircraft properly and 2, that they will learn much quicker and have more enjoyment from the hobby with proper help. Where I think the ama falls short is that they should 'sponsor' club trainers as well. Why not give official club trainers free ama membership. It would help promote the hobby, encourage safety thru proper training, (isn't that what everyone is going nuts about right now) and bring more people into the hobby as more people would be willing/encouraged to being a trainer. The ama wouldn't be loosing anything as more people would surely join as a result!!!! It would also show appreciation for the trainer personnel, many who give there time, drive long distances to meet with the trainee all with the expenses coming out of their pocket as they enjoy the hobby!!!!