The OP seems a little too clued up for a complete novice IMHO.
I wonder if he/she is just a disgruntled instructor who sees anyone without an "espensive" rating as unworthy, having spent thousand to get theirs?
I wish my Falke was on a permit! It's taking ages and a small fortune to get it transitioned to an EASA CofA! I'm not sure that any motorgliders (other than homebuilds) are on permits rather than CofA's now? I don't think the Slingsby T61's have been granted an excemption as yet? I suppose there may be a few older designs that are, but I don't know of any used for instruction.
I think some people are so up their own @rses when it comes to seeing others having fun at what they consider their expense!
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