Its an interesting discussion about instructors!

Although I regularly instruct several days a week weather permitting there are problems.

If a student sees me at the field on a "non scheduled" training day more than not they expect me to fly them, why else would I come to the field?

Personally I don't mind flying trainers, but my personal interest is more into flying pattern. I want and need some time to fly my own equipment ,and its often hard for students to understand that at times. Its difficult at times to say NO, but I need some personal flight time at the field.

Have to admit its real tempting to just quit because of the hassle at times! Just this weekend I had a board member of the club attempt to delegate more responsibilities to me consuming more of my time. I told him if he would instruct on regular basis, I would assume the additional duties. You know what "NO DEAL" he's too busy??? Go figure!