Hi there!
I can only advice every pilot and wannabe to try this out. I started gliding in 1992, when my aim was to get in a 747-cockpit. What happened? I figured out that gliding is much better than bus-driving
and started a career in Air Traffic Control. That gives me more time to spent in a glider cockpit.
Since June 2002 i own a ASW 19b, one-seat fibreglass glider, and i tell you: It 's great!
I wish you finest weather with great thermals to enjoy!!!
C U under the clouds!