On 3/15/2010 6:23 PM, Matt wrote:
Hi all,
I've been looking into getting my private pilot's license. I've taken
test flights in a cessna (172SP) and a glider (GROB 103). I really
liked the glider, but I also like the benefits of the private.

What order would be best to get both licenses? Should I get a private
first with a glider addon or go for the glider first and work toward
the private?

Also, would getting a private be worthwhile even if I mostly fly
gliders?

thanks,
Matt
If you have your power license and get a glider add on, you won't have
to retake the written test. This is not the case the other way around.

If money is not an object, and you have the time, it's probably faster
to get your private license than a glider license. Generally, you are
less weather dependent flying power. In particular, up north, most
glider operations are shut down for winter. Most FBOs do power
instruction year round.

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Mike Schumann