Gliders are not a good compromise. Either an aerotow or a winch launch with the help of a massive V8, then retrieval via all terrain vehicles on the airfield. Done a lot of gliding and a 'green' hobby it is not.

gliding is however a great way to learn flying skills. For me it was gliding, then PPL, then eventually an ATPL and a career on jets. I was extremely lucky though in that the company who employed me as a Flight Engineer decided to train some of us as Pilots. I doubt that route exists now.

However some have got into the game by paying for a frozen ATPL then joining a small airline in a ground ops position. Occasionally you will be noticed by the right people and be given your first chance.

Best of luck whatever you choose.


Kind regards
exeng

Even if he/she cannot help you with your aviation goals (I doubt it as this is such a unique profession), they can at least help you figure out or declutter other areas of your life and that should hopefully enable you to have a clear mind to think about your goals and plan a good route to achieving them.


LOL!! Somehow I thought you said "neutered"....

If you decide to follow through with it check this fair in Berlin out - maybe two days would be worth it for you and you could listen to the Speakers they've got there. https://www.pilot-expo.com/

I've got no idea about the quality of it to so proceed with caution!