Originally Posted by grob103
I rather like the gliding club culture in the UK - it's 99% volunteer labour and everything's done at cost.
That's a lot like the two US clubs that I've been in. The whole soaring scene is more than just flying, it's also a social group with people who love soaring.
The club's I have flown with typically don't require a silver C. But soaring experience is desired. Fortunately for me it wasn't required, tailwheel time was more important. Then I got interested and got into soaring too. Everybody wins. Even if they don't pay me to tow. It is the best proficency flying there is, because there is a mission to it rather than just boring holes in the sky.
-- IFMU