On Sat, 17 Jun 2006 19:39:09 -0500, Emily
wrote:

Haven't actually flown VFR much for years, except while instructing. I
really only fly to go somewhere, but have been toying with the idea of a
glider rating for a while. Is it worth it? The glider clubs I've
talked to find out I'm an A&P and want me to maintain their aircraft,
something I'm not willing to do. Are clubs the only way to fly gliders?
I kind of just want to do my lesson and go home, and not worry about
"working" at the airfield.

One of the best decisions I made after getting my CFI was to get a
glider rating instead of multi-engine. Flying gliders really
reinforces the concept of flying the wing, coordination, planning
ahead and energy management. Along with being very educational, it
was an absolute BLAST and I would highly recommend it.

I learned from a club. I helped where I could, but there was never
any pressure to do more than offered. A&Ps help save a club a bunch
of money if they volunteer in a maintenance capacity, but I'd think
you could pass on being the club A&P without too much problem.

Good luck on your quest.
z