Carrellh, in my opinion, don't quit flying. If you enjoy it, who cares if you have to have a co-pilot. As long as he doesn't mind, where's the problem? Besides, as many boaters/fliers/drivers say, "A day out playing with my ________________ is better than sitting home." I go out to Scale Hydroplane races (till I get my boat finished) just for the fun of watching and talking with the other club members. It's surprising how much you can learn by talking to people. I learned 90% of what I know by talking with and helping other boaters. What is more surprising is how much applies to airplanes as well.