I've just read Paris Dakar's thread and was nodding ruefully in agreement all the way through it!
I was totally useless
I can agree with that
My only gliding experience was with the Border's Gliding Club at Milfield and although I thoroughly enjoyed it , I wasn't actually much good at it. Maybe I'd improve after a few more hours.
But I'd definitely recommend that all PPLs should go gliding - its a great form of flying.