Bingo,
Im no expert but I have been shocked by training rates in the region of £ 85 P/H for 3 axis microlight training - unlicensed airfield or not... It seems like a lot to me when compared to ca. £ 100 PH for Group 'A' training.
Genghis,
I agree with you on the aspect of gliding. As an Ex glider pilot Ive seen both sides but I recon most of the gliding guys think of group 'A' pilots as flying club 172 'drivers' who regularly blunder through their overhead heads down. Whilst I DONT share that view and I can see their side of things after spending much time at a cable launch site in busy (but class G) airspace...
In my opinion what the gliding guys dont 'get' is that grass roots PFA type flying is very much a sport just like gliding and in many cases needs a very simular flying skill set.
I actually fancy a bit of gliding but have been put off by a certain 'attitude' when you mention that you are a power pilot when visiting prospective clubs.
On a different note, Ive just worked out I only paid 5 landing fees last year - not bad for 82hrs! achieved thanks to lots of strip flying, free fly-ins and those wonderful free landing vouchers in the magazines - used 6 of them!
My final word on PFA vs Microlights.. and Ive got you on this one.
We can do our own Permit renewal test flights, rather than paying an inspector to do so. Now THERE'S a saving!!
