I think you will find that there is a high percentage of both active as well as retired pilots including most other aviation professionals as well throughout the hobby/sport/passion.

I would highly reccomend you forego the Elder and instead choose from one of the real trainers in the list at the top of this forum.

But before you do that first connect with a mentor/instructor who will be working with you and allow some imput from him on what equipment you will be training on. Connecting with a mentor is the most important first step you can make. Check you local clubs.


John