On Thursday, May 9, 2019 at 10:18:04 PM UTC-4, ripacheco1967 wrote:
Bit surprised that the "small operation" in pensacola has been way more responsible that the "bigger outfits"


On Thursday, May 9, 2019 at 8:15:26 PM UTC-5, wrote:
On Thursday, May 9, 2019 at 6:27:14 PM UTC-4, ripacheco1967 wrote:
I'm a bit disappointed that only the pensacola glider club answered to my emails about attempting to get my glider rating in a week of concentrated study/flying.

the clubs in jacksonville and seminole glideport must be too busy to want new pilots


Clubs aren't great about answering emails very quickly.

Not defending anyone, but Seminole Lake is a full-time commercial operation.. Pick up the phone and call them. Citrus Soaring is still operating in Pierson (near Daytona) for now. They are going to close up soon when Franklin Burbank (DPE) moves to Bermuda High Soaring in SC, but can probably accommodate your plans if you call them. (Franklin did my commercial add-on training.)

Most clubs only operate on weekends and are not in the business of banging out fast ratings. Your best bet for that is find a commercial operation or join the closest club and get the rating over a couple of weekends as you get involved with club activities.

Good luck!

Paul A.
Jupiter, FL