Woohoo! My first flying lesson

03-22-10, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Schroeder

@Bubblehead Nuke
I was more thinking about the costs.
Over here at my club you have to pay 60-135€ (81-182$) for motor planes per hour (depending on the kind of plane).

A glider will cost you 3.50€ (4.70$) for the winch start and then between 3,50 - 5 € (4.70 - 6.75$) per hour.

What kind of course do you have to pass in order to qualify as a glider pilot? Is there some kind of licence you need?

AVGWarhawk · 03-22-10, 09:14 AM

Bill, I thought your EVO could fly

Have fun flying...always cool to fulfill one of your goals in life.

Schroeder · 03-22-10, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by OneToughHerring

What kind of course do you have to pass in order to qualify as a glider pilot? Is there some kind of licence you need?

Yep, PPL C (private pilot licence - class c) it is for gliders and you'll need a medical clearance as well (and a rough background check at least over here...).

03-22-10, 09:14 AM	#2
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