Its the attitude that counts, you never want to force yourself on anyone,,,, and if you treat them with a welcoming spirit, respect and a genuine desire to help they arent going to refuse help they will ask for it EVERYTIME. If a newcomer with an AMA membership comes and wants to fly and he says hes been flying for a while, we casually visit with them and get a feel for their experience. Usually a good positive conversation will reveal their experience level right away. It doesnt take a brain surgeon to figure whos who... I have never once seen a newbie show up with a gas engine plane,, but I have seen a ton of them show up with Cousin Joes hand me down Stick or 4*.. Its either that or a new trainer every time. They typically struggle with their gear and end up asking for help,,, or looking up for someone to offer help right away.

I have never had anyone balk even for 1 second at letting me teach them to fly after they have seen me fly, thats really the key. Most newbies come and watch a little when they get to the field... The person that is going to pick them up as a trainee should fly for them,, dont announce it,,,just casually get out there and fly around, if they see you fly compotantly with grace, style and precision they will NEVER say no...

These arent stupid people just because they cant fly yet... Im sure that sometimes after they watch someone fly they dont want them to fly their plane for good reason. There are a LOT of nice, friendly, AMA members that I wouldnt let fly my planes either.