On Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at 1:17:45 AM UTC+3, Dan Daly wrote:
On Monday, September 14, 2015 at 10:33:17 AM UTC-4, Joel wrote:
I'm just learning to fly and decided to start with gliders (aerotow launch). However, as I joined a club its slow to build time and get experience.. I was wondering if I could accelerate that with powered flight...

1) What powered flight skills could I concentrate on that would best accelerate the learning curve in the glider?

2) Would it be a better option to drive farther to get motoglider experience, or would the more nearby powered craft be just as good?

TIA,
Joel

Buy CONDOR simulator program, USB stick and rudder pedals, and use the flight training part, in conjunction with your real-world training.

And race people online -- it's very cool.

We have pedals with Condor at the club, where we have an old Cirrus cockpit hooked up to Condor and a very large TV (80" maybe?). The Cirrus' stick, pedals, airbrakes, trim, and undercarriage are all connected to Condor. Works nicely, and any trial flight people who look serious get a sim session before their flight.

At home I just use a USB gaming stick with twist for rudder and it's fine.