First of all, thanks for all the replies. I really would like to teach
an instrument ground school course, but there just isn't a need around
here. I do have the ability and depth of knowledge to teach one
however. I wouldn't mind it at all.

Me and that guy are gonna fly some more instruments in a few days, so
I'm looking forward to that. I've decided I'm just going to bite the
bullet and spend the money to fly IFR. It's the only way I'm going to
improve my actual IFR skills in the air. Using a sim just doesn't
always cut it.

As far as staying ahead of an airline captain...wow...there has to be
some interesting stories. Talk about an "advanced" student.... haha