GLIDING AND FLYING
[To the Editor of THE SPECTATOR.]
SIR,—Gliding is the best possible basic training for an aero- plane pilot. A glider pilot " graduates " to a Powered aeroplane with ease and confidence. Gliding itself is an inexpensive operation and the reduction in hours of training on a powered 'plane is greatly reduced—with the attendant expense. A glider pilot—being unable to use his wing, which is behind him, with which to judge his relative position to the horizon—quickly develops his natural flying sense.
You will note that the Germans are training as many youths as possible as glider pilots—for sport, of course! I do not believe that your statement in The Spectator for August 10th "Gliding is an exciting and attractive sport— and nothing more," is entirely accurate.—I am, Sir, &c., Bussock 11111 HOUR', Newbury, Berks. J. W. PADDON.
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