But reading RAS I got the impression that partnerships are not common
in the US (hence the interest of many US pilots in cheap - or shall I
say low-budget? - gliders). Is my impression correct?
Bye
Andreas

Andreas,
From my experience it think that is correct. Many is the time I have talked
with pilots who wants to own a glider but can't afford it. I mention a
partnership and they say " Oh I could never be in a partnership"

I am always tempted to ask then just what personality defect they have that
will not allow them to get along with someone else and share the fun and cost
of a flying machine.

Well thought out partnerships are a great way to lower your flying costs and
have a glider of your choice to fly.

Robert Mudd