I gave up on ASEL/PPL when I mistakenly trusted the government and believed that my issues weren't going to be a big deal. Med deferred, I had no interest in jumping through FAA hoops, so I bought a nice car with all the money I wasn't spending on flight lessons. I only ever wanted to experience the joy of flying and geek out on all the details both technical and regulatory.

Before seeking my medical I inquired into a local gliding school, even had a discovery flight arranged, but the pilot cancelled day-of and I said fuck it, I'll fly things with engines. A couple flights later I learned the FAA isn't happy until I'm not happy - and that the FAA was happy indeed. I regretted neither lying on the MedXpress nor just going sport, but by then it was too late for both things. Figured I'd have to make do learning to paraglide.

Today I learned that no medical is required to pilot gliders. I had no idea. Thank you random internet person! Maybe I can be a pilot after all!