I'll tell ya two things Rob.

1. Don't let novices take you for granted. If you bring your stuff out to fly, fly it. Don't take up all your field time instructing. If you don't have your planes, that's a different situation.

2. If a student ever fights you for posession of the TX (assuming you don't have a buddy cord), let him have it. IF the plane is repairable after the crash, make sure he understands that your word is law in the air until he solos.

Both of those statements sound harsh, but trust me, it's the only way to keep from ending up resenting your position and burning out quickly.

Dr.1
Instructor over 15 years