[quote=Bill D;815694]I have a number of ratings. I approached training for each them the
same way. I got my glider ratings in an extremely informal club
environment and my airplane ratings at small Part 61 flight schools.

My goals we
1. Get the rating in the minimum time at the minimum cost.
2. Achieve the highest level of competency possible so I would be safe
exercising the privileges of the rating.
3. Work out a plan to maintain that competency.

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Oh how I wish points 2 & 3 that were true of all.

Unfortunately some can't see past the first one and in the absence of the second and third goals I have in the last few years have seen people unwittingly do their best to wreck gliders, themselves and others.

It's a beautiful sport but deadly and unforgiving when the only goal is the first one

Well said Bill

:-) Colin