Learning on a budget - cost NPPL(SLMG) = NPPL(M)?

[impulse9]

After lurking for ages, I've finally taken the plunge, and am 8 hours into my NPPL and enjoying the physical and mental challenge of it all.:ok:

As I am on a budget, and due to costs, I finally chose to do my NPPL (SLMG) on a ~ £72/hour motor glider, then I'll add probably SSEA later on. Great fun....but:

I've been wondering though - how come all of the local (South Midlands) microlight schools seem to come in at £95-£110/hour? Especially when the low running costs of a flex-wing offer many the chance to own their own aircraft - and looks quite appealing to me.

Is it because that at the total number (plus a % factor) of hours (i.e. 35hrs min vs 25hrs min) at the different rates generates the same turnover? Or is it that teaching NPPL SLMG is not financially viable?

[Whopity]

Microlight instructors make a living out of what they are doing. The BGA has always insisted that motor gliding is a sport and they only recover their costs.

[S-Works]

It's because Microlight Schools employ Instructors who are career Instructors not working for bread and water in order to get logbook hours to drive a people tube. As a result they paid as the professionals they are.

TMG is a club activity run by the BGA.

[impulse9]

Thanks for clarifying that! I can now sleep at night :)