I have to disagree with that. My Dad taught my mom in 30 days how to
fly. How? I have no stinkin' clue. I was able to crank it out in 3
months flying 3+ times a week. I don't fault my Dad for my training
issues that I had as much as my own study habits and learning traits.
Where I do fault my Dad, and I can't fault him that much, is his lack of
recent flight training experience. I was his first student since my Mom
learned how to fly (from him) nearly 20 years ago.

While it was stressful, I can proudly say, "My Dad taught me how to fly."

Chris



Jim Macklin wrote:
Considering the stress of being in a family, dads and teens,
I would suggest that you lease a taildragger, maybe a tandem
cockpit and HIRE another instructor. Your kids will listen
more carefully to another teacher and can then come to you
for clarification and support. If you are the INSTRUCTOR
and the dad, they will have conflicts and slow progress
IMHO.

You can use the Mooney for some of the required training and
a simple VFR old or new (think light sport aircraft) to make
them look out the windows. California tax law is beyond
anybody's answer but you can put all your stuff in some big
trucks and go to Arizona.