As far as the Sport Pilot is concerned, I was trying to avoid that, mainly
because I live in a very busy class B area that has some weird weather
patterns (Detroit Metro); and aside from Plymouth-Mettetal (1D2), there's
not much in the way of uncontrolled airspace around here

Fly out of New Hudson if you are on that end of town. Grosse Ile to the
south etc. etc.

There are active glider clubs out towards Pinkney, Monroe, Manchester and
somewhere up past Romeo depending on exactly where you live. You don't need
a medical for a glider. Plus, they are more entertaining than $100
hamburgers.

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