Licensing order

Hi Matt,

I received my glider license first. I later did some power flying and found
that none (or nearly none) of the glider time could be used toward my power
rating. Therefore, if you are sure you want both in the long run, it may
make sense to get your power rating first.

However, I much prefer flying gliders and never finished my power rating. I
will do that someday, but for now I fly only gliders. I enjoy the
challenges offered by soaring much more than the challenges offered by power
flying. But I did enjoy flying power planes.

There are lessons learned while flying power planes which are good to have
when flying gliders. For example, I learned a lot more about radio
communications while flying power planes.

I hope you enjoy flying as much as I do.

Best Regards,

Paul Remde

"Matt" wrote in message
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Hi all,
I've been looking into getting my private pilot's license. I've taken
test flights in a cessna (172SP) and a glider (GROB 103). I really
liked the glider, but I also like the benefits of the private.

What order would be best to get both licenses? Should I get a private
first with a glider addon or go for the glider first and work toward
the private?

Also, would getting a private be worthwhile even if I mostly fly
gliders?

thanks,
Matt