Vinnie,
It was good to meet. Glad I can help in some way.
I have to be honest, after our chat I was shocked.......to say the least!!
A couple of the chaps I fly with have had similar experiences and finally changed instructors.
My personal early experience I have to say was not that bad....................but at the time I grew to be wary and doubted some of my training. Since then I have pretty much been flying on my own, but it is much nicer flying in the company of others.
I like to think that all 'us' pilots are ambassadors to the sport, helping newbies where we can to get them started in this great sport.
I am sure others will air their feeilings on here in due course..............
Mike