Originally Posted by
robin
That's gliding
But I'm surprised at your use of the words that you've booked for next week.
Gliding is not something you book for, normally. You show up, put your name on the list and stay all day...... Frustrating, but you'll have a better grounding in piloting skills. You'll learn to criticise other pilot's technique and use that to improve your own.
But this is the best time of the year to start, ready for the better weather
That's not true. Several of the more enlightened clubs provide bookable training (mine certainly does, and possibly was one of the first to introduce it several years ago). You're encouraged to stick around to help out before & after but you're not under any obligation. We tend to find that those who're planning to become soaring pilots and who enjoy the club ethos are more than happy to stay, chat and help out.