why aren't Motor Gliders more popular?
i posted the above on the "Gliding" thread started by Roooooob....but no replies.
I understand there's a weight-penalty, but the absence of tow-costs for a SLMG and the "get-home" ability conferred when you run out of lift away from home-base, seem pretty compelling plusses.
Is there a lot of red-tape and restrictions that reduce their viability?
I much prefer Sailing to power-craft, but an auxiliary "donk" is a handy asset. I have always fancied gliding, but not the committed to land bit.