On Jan 8, 5:34*pm, son_of_flubber wrote:
On Tuesday, January 8, 2013 5:28:02 PM UTC-5, JohnDeRosa wrote:
- Why would they want to try it out?

- Medical angle.

What is this "medical angle" and why is it a "selling point" for soaring?

Like Lite Sport, a glider pilot does NOT need a medical. This might
appeal to many pilots who are thinking they may not be able to pass
the next medical. Forget the possiblity of flunking one, just switch
ways of getting airtime.