Well, I've been down to the Gliding club today to have a look at what goes on. There were about a dozen members there and they all made me and the kids feel very welcome.
Don't forget that "
although the minimum age for solo flying is 16, younger members can still learn before this age". Ask the CFI about when they can have their first trial lesson and when they can seriously start learning. It helps if they can see out and can reach the rudder pedals (my 4' 11" daughter uses several cushions
I didnt realise how steep the climb is for winch launches, it looks really good!
The stronger the wind, the steeper the climb. My daughter thought aerotow was OK, but a single winch launch hooked her!
I'm getting excited now, cant wait for January...
Have fun. When (not if
you feel you are making negative progress, talk to other members - they'll say "Hmmm. Yes. I remember that stage".