They'll be back. That's what happened to me. It took me over 10 years,
but I never forgot....

I've got to agree with the people who say to train in newer, better
equipment. I learned to fly in a 2-33, but quite frankly couldn't care
less if I ever flew one again. Put me in an ASK-21, or better yet a
Discus (or Duo!), and I'm right where I want to be. These are great
aircraft, and there is absolutely no reason someone couldn't start out in
the K-21 and transition directly to a Discus. You can bet your last dollar
that the younger kids starting out think exactly the same way. They'll
fly anything, but if they have the chance to fly something cool, it means
much more.

When my daughter is ready to learn to fly, and that day is coming soon, her
first solo will definitely be in a K-21. No question about it.


Mark Lenox, CFIG
Chilhowee Gliderport


On the other hand, I have seen a LOT of young people who were enthralled
with soaring but who eventually left with a tear in their eyes when the
cost became overwhelming.

Bill Daniels