14 000hrs, mostly transport Jet,
1200 Parachute Descents,
Advanced level competition Aerobatics,
Silver "C" level glider pilot.
The glider flying I've done has been some of the most satisfying, beautiful, and at times down-right frightening aviation I've been involved with.
BC, you've flown around the patch and landed. Put yourself in the Find-a-thermal-NOW-or-find-a-paddock situation, 100s of Ks from home and it's a whole different ball game.