Thanks kindly for the advice chaps, seems again we have 2 differences of opinion regarding differences training!
My preference is actually a rag and tube 2 stroke (AX3 or similar) as they quite simply look like great fun and amazing value.
With regards my SEP currency I regularly fly my 2 machines out of Perth anyway so that’s not a problem, just fancy the ability to bimble around on a summers evening without having to spend hours driving….
I actually tried Gliding at my local site over the last few weeks, the instructor was good and I got through a good chunk of the solo syllabus very quickly but the unwelcoming and unfriendly attitude of the majority of members was enough to put me off.....