Looking for a CFIG

What the heck. I was simply offering two solutions to the original
poster in Kansas City: 1.) Sponsor the CFI training of a motivated
club member or 2.) seek out an Airplane CFI willing to add-on the
glider category.

Whether Diamond Badge pilots make better pre-solo instructors than
Airplane CFI's adding the glider rating would be a long and interesting
debate. I won't join that debate, because I am willing to help anyone
become a glider pilot / instructor.

What I find very interesting is that most of our top racing / record
pilots in the USA are not active instructors. Overseas, most racing
pilots are instructors, possibly because of their strong club systems.

Anyone who desires to become a glider instructor should be encouraged
and mentored. It is challenging and rewarding, perhaps more than
earning a badge.

Let's elevate the CFI to a level as high as "Diamond Pilot". Our CFI's
deserve to be acknowledged and admired for their ability to share
knowledge.

Burt Compton
Master CFI / FAA DPE
Marfa, west Texas