Just as many glider pilots fly a wide variety of powered aircraft, a number of powered pilots get involved with gliding too. Its great that we can all try different aspects of GA/airsport other than those we're used to. Experiencing a new perspective on flying and reminding ourselves that the basic skills required are not wildly different is always good fun! It probably improves our flying too.
We're interested in hearing about what our powered pilot friends would find helpful in smoothing their path to add 'qualified glider pilot' to their experience as power pilots. Clearly some people will have had great experiences when they tried gliding and others will be less than impressed! However, we're looking forward here and so we'd be grateful for constructive advice rather than anything else.
Theres a great article here that describes one experienced GA pilot's experiences of learning to glide
http://www.lashamgliding.co.uk/LinkC...l0%3d&tabid=65
So...in summary, we're interested in hearing about what our powered pilot friends would find helpful in smoothing their path to add 'qualified glider pilot' to their experience as power pilots.
We look forward to reading your comments.
Pete Stratten
BGA