these people have no idea how to fly, so how can I teach them to glide? They should go get a PPL to learn flying, then come back here to learn gliding".
Never thought of it that way around. I have to disagree. Basic flying skills (ie the rudder is not a footrest) are best learned on a glider. I always remember my first powered instructional flight. My instructor (also a gliding instructor) knew my background. When he asked me to try a turn I put a bootful of rudder in and reefed it around at about 60 degrees. 'Er not quite' was his considered response..
