On Jul 1, 11:30*pm, Mark628CA wrote:
When I hear some pilots sneer at soaring (or Hang Gliding, or
ParaGliding or whatever), saying "I'd rather have an engine," I just
tell them that an engine is a handy thing to have- If you don't know
how to fly.

I'll usually try a gentler approach. I say if your need is pure
transportation, a light airplane may make sense. But, if you interest
is flying just for the fun of it, soaring deserves serious
consideration.