This fascinating thread inspired me to search my loft for my 3822, which brought back memories of my ATC gliding course.
I spent four days at Kirton in Lindsey although we didn't fly on one of the days due to heavy rain. The weather throughout the course was miserable but the flying was fun.
I remember sitting on the train on my way home clutching my certificate feeling very happy. However, nearly fifty years later, and a bit more experience, I wonder whether I should have been up there on my own after 57 minutes instruction. I suppose that "Ignorance is Bliss".