This is an excellent point Peter. I have never come away from an episode
of dual instruction without
feeling I had improved or restored some skill, or learned something
operational that I had never considered.

Sometimes, if there is an age, or experience, difference between myself and
the instructor I suggest
that even if they are an absolute hard ass about how I conduct myself in the
airplane for the next hour or two that
I'm still as likely to be a good friend and a frequent flying partner. I
am expecting a learner/mentor relationship
even in a straightforward rental check and am looking forward to a good
workout.

Also consider, unless the boys in the other thread successfully reform our
tort system-- the young men and women
who check us out, and the barely profitable operations which rent the
airplanes to us, are engendering some liability
when they engage us as customers. I am suprised most operations are not
more "defensive."

Todd


"Peter R." wrote in message
...
Look at it this way: It is always valuable to have a different instructor
evaluating your piloting skills. If you are fortunate you might actually
receive some previously unknown tips or lessons from the instructor during
your checkride.

--
Peter