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Old December 7th 11, 09:50 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
george152
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Default Paid Gliderport Volunteers

Edward A. Falk wrote:
In article ,
Karen wrote:
Soaring Center in Las Vegas is looking for more new tow pilots, ride
pilots and some flight instructors for the 2012 season. Private power
pilots with minimum glider experience may now legally tow gliders for
hire.


Seriously? You don't need a commercial pilot's license to do this?
I'm skeptical.

Here we used to be able to get an aerotow rating as PPLs.
as we couldn't fly for hire or reward .. It was a good way to get
your hours up for next door to nothing..