Thu Sep 28, 2017 12:21 am
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@Jazzer I think you need to first decide why you want to fly.
If its for fun, then study "cheap" options like NPPL and a share in a budget permit type and enjoy it.
If driving for Ryanscare is the goal, you might want to consider selling a kidney or child, or remortgage the family home, 'cos there ain't no cheap and quick answer!
But the impression I get is you haven't quite figured out why or what you want to fly. Sort that out first.
Oh, gliding. In winter months 2000ft aerotow would give 16-17 minutes, 3000ft would give 22-23 minutes. (no thermals!) in a K13, 2 up,
5 minutes suggests sub 1000ft winch launch to me. 1 circuit with about 30 seconds to find a thermal or ridge. Plenty of landings per hour of flight though!
If its for fun, then study "cheap" options like NPPL and a share in a budget permit type and enjoy it.
If driving for Ryanscare is the goal, you might want to consider selling a kidney or child, or remortgage the family home, 'cos there ain't no cheap and quick answer!
But the impression I get is you haven't quite figured out why or what you want to fly. Sort that out first.
Oh, gliding. In winter months 2000ft aerotow would give 16-17 minutes, 3000ft would give 22-23 minutes. (no thermals!) in a K13, 2 up,
5 minutes suggests sub 1000ft winch launch to me. 1 circuit with about 30 seconds to find a thermal or ridge. Plenty of landings per hour of flight though!
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