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● RDT COMM ·majkzy ·June 18, 2026 ·21:12Z

Buying a glider vs investing in PPL

A low-time licensed glider pilot saved funds to purchase a glider but is reconsidering this plan in favor of pursuing training for a private pilot license in powered aircraft. The reconsideration stems from time constraints as a young parent and the potential career applications of powered flight, which could make better use of available flying days compared to the time-intensive nature of gliding. The pilot contemplates postponing glider flying to a later life stage when parenting demands decrease.
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