On Sun, 10 Feb 2008 13:12:27 GMT, "Blueskies"
wrote:

Did this 'instructor' share you passion for flying, or was he an hours builder looking for a way out to the airliner as
soon as possible?

Hard to tell but judging from his age and lack of compassion over the
situation it's very possible. I don't really know of a tactful way to
ask him this.