On Dec 27, 8:01 pm, Marc Ramsey wrote:
Frank Whiteley wrote:
Partnerships, m'boy, partnerships.

Been in four over the years, and it's always been a rewarding
experience. I expect to be in a couple more in the next year or so.

10 years ago I was able afford a new glider on my own. 5 years ago I
was able to buy a new glider with a partner. Now, I'll consider myself
lucky to be able to get a decent 20 year old glider with a partner. I
don't even want to think about the situation 5 years from now...

Marc

I was usually able to afford a better glider earlier in my soaring
life with partners, or have other options, like multiple gliders
available. So if one was down for maintenance, annual, or in use by a
partner, I still had a ride most times for the entire day when I
wanted. I miscounted, there have been five partnerships.

Frank