Glider to ASEL Conversion

Yes, I have been successful in the "cross-pollenation" of glider and
power pilots (both ways). Any experience off the ground helps in the
transition.

Yes, because you are already a pilot in your own right (you have
a ticket), it is easier for you to go on to complete the power.

If you are staying local, a recreational pilot certificate is for
you... keeps you within 50 miles of where you took off.

If you and the friend you fly with don't weigh much, and you are
willing to only fly light weight airplanes, then consider waiting for
the Sport Pilot regulations to get released. (Oshkosh?).

If you are EVER going to get a private or higher airplane pilot
certificate, I believe it is more cost and time efficient to get the
private ASEL next.

solo89 wrote:
Which has me thinking about getting my ASEL.

Does anyone have experience teaching (low time) glider pilots to fly
power?
thanks,
Doug


Best regards,

Jer/ "Flight instruction and mountain flying are my vocation!" Eberhard

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