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Old 25th October 2012 | 14:18
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Chris the Robot
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Gliding and Relocating Often

Having explored the possibility of enjoying various types of flying, I have recently decided that I would like to learn how to glide in the not too distant future.

However, I am about to start a new job during which I am expected to complete four placements within the next two years before taking a permanent long-term role within the company. These placements may be located anywhere in Britain (although three are likely to be within around a 75 mile radius).

This means that I would likely have to change clubs every six months or so, whilst I would be prepared to do this, I don't really know how gliding clubs would feel about it. I do however, understand that different gliding clubs may take a different view and whilst I haven't spoke to any gliding clubs yet but when I do (maybe around January) I intend to inform them of my career situation before I were to start with them.

The main reason I haven't learned to glide up to now is that the nearest gliding club is about 85 miles from where I have lived for the past four years, before then a lot of my time was taken up by studying.

Thanks for any advice on this.
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