I did my commercial add on in 4 days in Marfa, TX with Burt Compton. I
studied a LOT ahead of time and had been doing a lot of power flying
through the winter. I have no motorglider experience but it may make
it easier for you to learn landings by being able to get lots of
circuits in without taking numerous tows. Auto or Winch launches can
accomplish the same goal.

Saltfly wrote:
This summer I will fulfill a lifelong dream to learn to fly sailplanes.
I would like to concentrate the first phase of my schooling into a
concentrated 7 or 10 day period. I'd like to find a commercial flight
school in an area of stable and predictable weather. After browsing
this list, I also wonder if training would be more intensive in a
powered glider. Can anyone comment on the above? Recommend a specific
program, school, or teacher? Am I off base on the powered option? If I
am on base, recommend a school so equipped?

I live in NY but can travel anywhere in US for this plan.

Thanks.