In article , John Fitzpatrick wrote:
Have to admit, I'm not sure I would be comfortable going up in a 140 that
someone bought for 15K.

I own a quarter share in a Schleicher Ka-8 glider that was bought a
couple of years ago for eqiv. US $6K. It is in absolutely mint
condition. We also just bought a Ka-7 for equiv. US $2500 which is in
good condition.

I spent a very fun hour and a half setting a minor unofficial Manx altitude
record in the Ka-8 on Sunday.

Flying doesn't have to be outrageously expensive - there are many ways
to afford flying on even a modest income.

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Dylan Smith, Castletown, Isle of Man
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