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Old December 30th 07, 08:32 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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On Dec 29, 9:30*pm, Dan G wrote:
Slightly O/T but I'm curious: in the UK all instructors are volunteers
and instruct for free. The courses required to become an instructor
are cheap so there's little cost *(if any if the club pays, which they
often do) involved in becoming one.

Is it different in the states? How does it work over there?

Dan


The BGA courses might not be very expensive but the necessary flying
beforehand almost certainly is.