Light Sport pilot glider (add on)

On Apr 17, 8:32*pm, "
wrote:
I've just had a second light sport pilot airplane, ask me about
getting the endorsement for light sport pilot glider.

What's the deal here?

Has anybody actually done this? *Are there any glider instructors out
there who would do this sign off...any instructors who would do the
check ride?

Any commercial operators who whould rent gliders to a LSA glider
pilot?

How about insurance?

Do gliders even qualify as LSA?

Any clubs which allow members to fly on light sport pilot glider
certificate??

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There are not many gliders that qualify for the LIght Sport pilot. I
think the SGS 1-26 is one.
There are more limitations than advantages, especially out west, east
coast operations may allow more opportunities.
As mentioned, 10K MSL is one, long distances between safe land out
areas with low performance gliders is another, in many areas, you need
to get above 10K MSL to make the transition.

I do not know of any commercial operation renting gliders that qualify
for Light Sport, most that rent want higher performance. An insurance
rep would have to speak up about limitations, but I would guess that
most policies on rentals require Private rating or higher.

We have had no individuals approach our club about LSA endorsements.