Hmmm. That didn't go too well. I booked a glider flight at Caboolture but it was cancelled because their tug was down for service.
However, I did also speak to a flying school, that said that all I need to fly with them is a medical - no such thing as a student licence. Even for flying solo. Can that be right? I will be spending a lot more time in Brisbane over the next 6 months and if so I might try that to keep my hand in. It's certainly a beautifully quiet circuit compared to the ATC mayhem I am used to.