It was rather a shock to me to read the suggestion of charging for instruction. I think I would be far less likely to instruct if instructors were paid. I would feel that it was work and should be done by people who want to work for whatever the going rate might be. My very fortunate situation is such that I prefer to be appreciated than to be paid. If instructors are paid, what about all the other volunteer activities required to keep a club and airfield going? We have a great spirit at our club of about 250 flying members; it helps that we all contribute as volunteers in whatever way we are able. I admit that our average age is high and we have a lot of retirees among the active instructors.