I would not/could not accept a penny from my student/s. I put all I have into ensuring they get a rewarding experience every time out at the feild. If I was paid then I would feel I have to do more for them and I am already giving them all I have. One of my students on his first day forgot to bring his fuel. He lives 45 minutes away and closer to another feild with instructors but comes to see me. I fueled his plane that day. In my opinion it is the instructor who owes the student. We PAY attention to the students unique needs to ensure they successfully learn to operate and maintain their model aircraft. Not to mention in the early stages of training when you save their trainer from 3 perilous death dives per flight... Hmm 3 x ($65/ARF) = $195 per flight. Yes we owe you when we agree to instruct you.