On Dec 30, 1:25*pm, " wrote:
Hi:

Thanks to all for your thoughtful and informative responses. *Based on
your feedback, what I will do is take the IFR gound course offered
locally and fly more VFR cross-countries, with an emphasis on
navigation and field-spotting. *I'll also spend any and all vacations
in sunnier climes at places that offer soaring, aerobatics, or both.

happy flying,
-Teresa

I really liked the suggestion that if you really want to improve your
soaring start looking at purchasing a sailplane. You will fly more
plus it will give you plenty to do in the off season. You would be
surprised how much you can do (legally) to pet and spruce up your own
glider. As already mentioned it doesn't have to be expensive. I flew
my 1st contest at Ephrata in my 1-26.

Brian
CFIIG/ASEL