(solo89) wrote
Does anyone have experience teaching (low time) glider pilots to fly
power?

I do. I taught a glider pilot with about 30 hours in gliders to fly
ASEL. I was his third instructor. He also changed airplanes once.
He soloed at 8 hours and took his ride at 42 hours.

It seems a bit arrogant to think I can get my ticket with the
minimum requirements.

Up to 10 of your hours in gliders count towards the 40 hours required
for ASEL. If you are focused and your instructor understands your
background, there is no reason you should not finish in 30 hours.
Suggest you look for a CFI who is also a glider pilot. He will
understand your strengths and weaknesses and will be able to tailor
your training.

If nothing else, I learned that one
sure way to die is "continuing VFR flight into IFR conditions".

And instrument rated pilots do it on a regular basis - the instrument
rating isn't a cure for that.

Michael