As a fairy recently qualified PPL, i'm obviously very keen to do some hour- building. Living in Edinburgh i'm fairly close to Strathallan, Errol and Portmoak, where various of the above-mentioned noble pastimes take place. Is it likely that parachute or gliding establishments would be willing to provide the necessary training for a keen chap like myself to perform these tasks? Bearing in mind i'd be working for free, not being a CPL holder!
I believe Strathallan require 100 PIC and IMC rating. You get the odd cloud between ground and FL100 in Scotland
I think you get cleared into the Airway at FL100 above Strathallan by Scottish control.
Extremely friendly club, plan a trip up there and they'll be happy to speak to you. And the landings are free !