Getting thrown inverted is not very likely, even in rotor, due to the long
wings of the glider. I've flown a lot of wave and rotor and never felt out
of control. Flying a tow plane in rotor is a different story...

I think you'd be better served to ask your instructor for cross country
training so that you don't spend all your time after licensing hanging out
over the airport, becoming bored, and leaving the sport.

If you exercise sound judgment, it's unlikely you'll get caught above
coulds. I know... It *can* happen, but that's usually due to a series of
poor decisions which got you into that position in the first place.


"son_of_flubber" wrote in message
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Last summer, I put my ear to the wind and I figured out that 'spin
training' was worthwhile, but not required to obtain a private pilot
glider rating.

What other training is worthwhile, but not required? What can I ask a
qualified instructor to teach me after I obtain my glider rating?

For example, I'd like to learn how to recover from inverted flight,
because rotor is common where I fly.

What else?