GLIDER ADD-ON RATINGS
I enjoyed Rick Durden’s article on earning the glider add-on rating in the May 2021 issue of Aviation Consumer. I finally earned my ticket to soar a couple of years ago, but not without some frustration.
While it was we’ll worth the effort (I know I’m a better powered-aircraft pilot because of it), there are some things that prospective students should consider when choosing a school or club to train. First, what is the age of the equipment—including the condition of the tow planes? My club only had one tow plane and it was down for maintenance more than it was in service to tow. That stretched out my training for far longer than I expected.