Teaching family members to fly

[Flying Illini]

cforst,
IMHO, just being a mentor is the way to go. Be involved but don't be the primary.

 

[Aeronca]

My father taught me, it was a great experience. I hope I'm able to teach one of my kids.

 

[nosehair]

It can be a great experience, leaving many fond family memories...and it can be a disasterious experience causing painful family tie-breaks that forever disrupt the family....think about it.

Every, every one of us is a unique individual with special needs. It is a large roll of the dice when you take on a family member....someone you can't leave at work.

 

[Guitar Guy]

My Dad taught me to fly. I think it was a great way to spend time with my Dad. And he really made sure I was ready before that first solo.

If you do end up training your family members, you might consider having another CFI fly with them once or twice before their solo to make doubly sure that they are ready. It might give you a little extra piece of mind before that big day.

 

[CDVdriver]

YEP, 1972 Cadillac Coupe de Ville, the avatar is just a nice pic of one.
Mine looks a little worse for wear.
Just haven't had the time yet to rebuild pretty much everything.
Got a 500cu inch engine waiting for it..mmmmmmm