I think that this would cause some problems simply because not everyone will be able to pay the money for instruction. Think about the teenager that shows up to the field in Janurary with his Christmas present ARF trainer. I sure would hate to be the one to tell him that he can't fly until he pays for instruction. Then there will be problems with people who did pay for instruction and then someone teaches someone else "Pro Bono".

I think a better idea would be to have a standardized syllabus for both instructors and students. Perhaps a 10-15% discount on your AMA dues if you're an instructor and you solo out 1 or 2 students in the calendar year. Also put some sort of designation or distintive patch or hat instructors could wear. Maybe make it a prerequisite for Leader Member status?

I just remember when I was taught, my instructor told me that he learned for free and he was just paying back his instructor. Same for me, I'm teaching my son on the buddy box. . .

Now I'm only referring to club instructors. I think that our hobby is WAY overdue for someone to put together a true "academy" that you go to for a week and learn advanced building and flying techniques. Have a defined lesson plan with learning objectives.