Mary
My instructor was trained in the government cadet program in Poland in the 1970's. It was a
very complete education in flying gliders. He also has cross country glider experience in 4 continents so I am pretty sure he knows all about that part of glider flying. The important thing is he feels I can handle an ASW 20.
As for the flying close to other airplanes, well with 240 hours of logged formation time with the other airplane wing tip 10 feet from mine at bank angles up to 90 degrees, I think I got that part weighed off. In any case it sure makes flying behind the tow plane pretty easy as it is just like extended trail but with no manoevering and the spacing with lead taken care of for you
Anyway it won't be until mid October before I will even be able to get a look inside the trailer so this is a long way from a done deal.