For me there is also the issue of currency - 3 x 5 minute winch launches
every 2 - 3 weeks depending on the weather is not the best currency ratio, 1
hour once a week in the TMG is much better or 1 hour in a decent representative
SLMG is even better....
Hmmm not sure about that.. Three winch launches and landings make you safer than one take off and landing in a SLMG IMHO.
But I agree that a good SLMG is probably the best all round flying compromise there is for folk who just want to fly for the fun of it.