Hi there,

Re. motorglider for training, my club had a Super Dimona for such
purposes. It worked pretty well for pattern flying and early training
phase flying. I don't know of a commercial operation with such a plane
but one may exist. However I don't think you need to go that route. A
good commercial operation will drag your butt up as much as you want.

I got to solo level then decided to step up the pace and went
commercial for my PPG. I went to Soar Minden for two weeks in August,
2003. It was an amazing experience but mentally grueling flying 12-13
days straight. I did a lot of patten flying, got my solo time, silver
altitude, checked out on O2, passed my checkride and exam and left a
licenced pilot. They were very thorough and I spent more than I planned
but did not care.

I also prepared for the exam before I arrived and studied an hour or
two every night I was out there. Get the FAR/AIM, Glider Flying
Manual,and a test review book. I read an old copy of the Joy of Soaring
and a book by Piggot as well.

Good luck in your search,
Adam

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.