Dear John and Larry,
As a former spring pup, I agree with you John. I got my comm/MEL & SES from an 83 years old instructor and former FAA inspector. Best training I ever got. That guy had more stick and rudder and just plain practical common sense knowledge in his baby toenail than the flight instructors my age building time for airlines. I think for every minute I flew with him, I learned what took 2 hours with the youngsters. It would be a privilege to fly with you sir.