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From: boris@mit-athena.UUCP (Boris N Goldowsky)
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Subject: Re: Cheeep Aviating
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Date: Wed, 24-Apr-85 23:34:05 EST
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I think it's cheaper to get your licence in sailplanes than in powered
aircraft.  Soaring clubs often have very cheap rates and will let you
help them out with maintenance etc, in return for flying time.  For instance,
the MIT soaring society asks you to pay only for the tow: flight time and
intruction are free (And no charge for gas! :-).  Of course the
flights can be quite short...

I think soaring also teaches you some things about safety and aerodynamics
that are obscured somewhat by the "cheat factor" of power.  The view is
nicer too.

boris
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