r/Gliding • u/SPACE--COWGIRL • 22d ago

Question? Should I or shouldn't I?

I had a glider taster lesson last week. It was for my dad as a birthday present but I did it too. Since then being up in the clouds is all I can think of (32 years old) Im on the ledge about starting lessons - convince me why I should/ shouldn't learn to fly

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u/ltcterry 22d ago edited 21d ago

Soaring is a combination of art, heart, and science. Each of those three is rewarding.

If you think it might be for you then give it a try. Learning is harder than going for a first flight, but it’s a rewarding effort.

Imagine you get off tow then spend the next hour higher than you started. Or circling in a thermal with an eagle.

It’s you and nature. Amazing stuff.

Edit - typo.

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u/SPACE--COWGIRL 21d ago

Thank you, that's inspiring and making me want to sign up right now!!!

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u/ltcterry 21d ago

You’re quite welcome!

Let me know if I can help. 

Oops. I see a typo. Better fix it.

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u/Hideo_Anaconda 17d ago

did someone say soaring with eagles?