I have finally found a way to afford to build and keep flying at the same time. I joined the local glider club. $30 a month, about $12 for a tow depending on height, and $6, yes six, dollar rental for the glider. They have five gliders, never have enough people waiting to need them all in the air at one time, and I will be able to get checked out in the tow plane soon. Flying the tow plane is FREE flight time and does not require a commercial rating. Also met another member with an L-39 that will give me jet time for fuel cost only, about $250 an hour.
If anyone wants to find a local glider club go to www.ssa.org. Brian Kraut Engineering Alternatives, Inc. www.engalt.com
