One of my instructors is the owner of my LHS. He is the best! Always there if you have a question, always available if you have a problem and if you need any assistance what so ever, he makes his time your time. Couldn't ask for more.

I always wondered what I could do to repay him for his expertise and his time. I decided that since the internet has taken a lot of business from a lot of neighborhood shops, I would spend my money in his shop rather than online. Keeps both of us going that way. Just recently another flying buddy of mine decided that something more needed to be done. He decided that this guy needed a wing bag for his big extra, so one was gotten for him. He was quite surprised, and that was what we were looking for.

Since I've been flying, I've had the chance to take a couple friends up with my trainer on a buddy box. Gave me a new perspective. Also showed me why instructors don't worry so much about a student paying them back. It's an incredible feeling when you get to teach someone something like this.

I suspect that Oldvet70 has hit it square on the head. Pay your instructor back with giving him the knowledge that his time wasn't wasted and in turn it will pay you both back in more ways than just flying ability.

Just my thoughts.