Guess what Mrs. 914 gave me.

http://www.knowledgenetwork.org/classes/100/184.html

I used to hang glide and always wanted to try gliding. The hurdle is you have to be a licensed pilot first. So for $75 you get some ground school and a flight.

I think she's trying to get me out of the garage....

Dan

That would be cool. It's a heck of a lot cheaper than I thought it would be. Have fun.

Congrats, gliding is really cool. I've flown gliders a few times in the UK but didn't take it much further 'cos I didn't really need another expensive hobby .

Check to see if your wife is investing in insurance policies; she may have seen this and had an idea:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxbulrrQVig&feature=related

BTW, this pilot survived with what were reported as minor injuries.

914Driver wrote: http://www.knowledgenetwork.org/classes/100/184.html I used to hang glide and always wanted to try gliding. The hurdle is you have to be a licensed pilot first. So for $75 you get some ground school and a flight. I think she's trying to get me out of the garage.... Dan

Yeah, out of the garage and under the ground. You must have really ticked her off!

Hey if self-taught hang gliding didn't plant me ....

My ex wife gave me something that required anti biotics.

Twenty some odd years ago I gave my dad a similar introduction to soaring lesson/joyride. He would up getting hooked, signed-up for lessons on the spot and went on to fly sailplanes for many years.

I've been up a couple of times - it is very cool! Have fun.

New information:

I went to the Club's website; it looks like you pay a one time fee of $500. and this includes all instruction to getting your license. You pay for each tow which ranges from $15 to $35 depending on the height.

http://www.adirondacksoaring.com/data/

OK, who needs a car, a project or motorcycle?

Dan