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Old September 25th 08, 08:15 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default Barnstormer's "A Year of Soaring"

On Sep 25, 1:04*pm, (Alan) wrote:

* You must be kidding. *Gliding costs *lots* more than power flying --
by at least 3 to 1.

* * * * Alan



Alan,

Explain that statement. I don't get it.

Give me a breakdown on a per flight basis on how gliding is 3x more
expensive than power flight.

Start with student pilot to private ticket, then intermediate XC 1-2
hour flights, then Advanced XC flight.

- John