I think things have become a bit mixed up. *I* advocate that the
demographic with the most potential to become long-term glider pilots
are those at or over around 45-50, who have lots of money and fewer
committments than in previous years. To catch them, you'll need a nice
fleet - e.g. PW6Us. There's other benefits to having a nice fleet -
any of your gliders are suitable for XC training, they're easier to
look after, and they're a lot safer.

If you're aiming for kids, you need to be cheap. As said, 2-33s etc.
make a lot of sense for that. Do not expect many of them to become
long-term glider pilots. Is that what your club wants? A high turn-
over of young members? Is that a sustainable way to grow a club? (Last
question not rhetorical - it may well work.)

I'd suggest going the shiny fleet route and use some of the higher
fees required to subsidise U25 flying to point of being dirt (i.e., at
cost) cheap. There, best of both worlds.

BTW Erik that's a magnificent list. Number 4 is one I'd stress in
particular - as soon as someone gets shirty with someone else during
what's a supposed to be a recreational activity, they're off, and will
never be seen again.


Dan