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Truly intensive gliding courses don't exist in the UK. The culture of the
gliding movement as you seem to have guessed results in huge inefficiencies and huge waiting times. The counterbalance is that it is cheap. I suggest calling or visiting clubs of your choice and trying to rent a two seater for a week for your sole use with an instructor and pay him well. Keep trying and you will get what you deserve. Good luck. "Trevor Bailey" wrote in message ... Can anyone tell me where I can do an "intensive" gliding course in the UK? I'm not quite solo, but since changing jobs I cannot get the time for the "final push" to solo - the majority of my time in the air has been during weekdays, sadly no longer an option. If I can get an intensive week of flying, I'm sure I'd be solo at the end of it (and so is my instructor....) I'm based in the south-east. My club isn't open all week, and the facility doesn't really exist for booked sessions - it's a "turn up and put your name on the list" club; I like this, but it means I can (and have) stand around / run launch point for hours to get a 10 minute flight. I'd prefer residential, although if the club is close to home then obviously it won't be necessary. I like the club I'm with, so this would have to be on a temporary membership for the duration. I just need the time in the air and get the solo badge! I'm experienced in winch launching in a K-13; any club that can offer the same or similar would obviously be the best option. Any ideas? |
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