GB wrote:
40 years or so ago, I learned to fly, at least a bit. I did some solo
circuits in gliders. I would like to come back to flying, and I was
wondering about whether to learn on powered or unpowered planes?

If I learn on gliders, will this be any help towards getting a PPL? I
apprecaite that it's all good experience, but I have a feeling that the PPL
only counts hours in a powered plane. Is that right?

Also, any recommendations for places to learn to fly, powered or unpowered,
near North London?

Finally, I am very overweight (over 18 stone). Does that rule out gliders
unless I lose quite a bit of weight?

Thanks very much.


Do some thinking up front about your ultimate goals, then pick a path.
Flying in general is costly so you want to put your money where it will
benefit you the most in the long run.
Gliders are fine and will teach you a great deal about flying but not
that much more than you can learn in a powered aircraft with a good
instructor.
252lbs is a lot of weight to go gliding with. It's also a lot of weight
for a light powered airplane. You might want to consider losing some of
it before entering either program.
Dudley Henriques