Post PPL Motorgliding.
Hey, I've recently attained my PPL with around 120 hours solo time, and I would like to keep flying as cheaply as possible. Im not too bothered about the relevence of the flying experience in my logbook but a low cost option would be great.
I'm interested in gliding, and im looking to take it up, but i've seen on some gliding club websites that they hire out the motorgliders, and at an hourly cost, it seems very cheap.
I would like to know what the procedures are for 'converting' a PPL to flying a motorglider-is it just like learning to fly a new aircraft model (i.e. and Tomohawk) or is it a whole new rating.
Also, bit of a bizaar question I'm sure, but wen you hire motorgliders, is there a restriction on the amoutn of time you have the engine running for, or can you keep flying powered for the entire duration.
Thanks for any assistance and taking the time to read my post,
Alex :-)