My philosophy is, as an instructor don't let the plane crash and teach them to land. The only thing you really have to do in RC is be able to land, nothing else is a problem. After all what is a crash except for a bad landing. If they need to learn figure 8's and rudder use to be able to land than you'll have to teach them that but, work towards landing. Cut the embilical cord and let them have fun.

Richard