I_Money
Moderator
So I am pretty set on doing some recreational flying in the near future, and am torn between gliding or getting into the whole sport category of aircraft.
GLIDING
I like the simplicity of gliding, it looks like just enjoyably flying. What I dislike is the fact you rely on others to get airborne which at least at the local club I looked at limits to mostly weekends. Also the thought that you can have a lovely day and really feel in the mood to go flying, pay forty dollars for a tow and end up back on the ground in ten mins seems discouraging.
LSA
These look like fun airplanes to just fly around for fun. I would not require any additional checkrides and could freely go flying on afternoons as I please.They are also cheap enough affording and owning one would not be out of the question. The one I really like is the kolb, but the downside is right now finding places that rent these type of planes is tough but I can fly a 152 every now and again in the meantime.
So what are your thoughts on the options.
GLIDING
I like the simplicity of gliding, it looks like just enjoyably flying. What I dislike is the fact you rely on others to get airborne which at least at the local club I looked at limits to mostly weekends. Also the thought that you can have a lovely day and really feel in the mood to go flying, pay forty dollars for a tow and end up back on the ground in ten mins seems discouraging.
LSA
These look like fun airplanes to just fly around for fun. I would not require any additional checkrides and could freely go flying on afternoons as I please.They are also cheap enough affording and owning one would not be out of the question. The one I really like is the kolb, but the downside is right now finding places that rent these type of planes is tough but I can fly a 152 every now and again in the meantime.
So what are your thoughts on the options.