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Old 9th September 2000 | 21:54
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Beagler
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Having delved into both worlds I am reluctant to say "yes glider jocks make better PPLs"

I agree that there is more energy management and co-ordination (particularly with the feet) in flying gliders but surely there are more aspects of flying which make a powered flyer.
Cross country work, RT coms., radio nav and instrument work spring to mind. How many glider pilots are able to fly into Class D behind British Midlands or whoever?

Horses for courses I suppose.