I did something stupid
I didn't realize collapsible airplanes were a thing.
Many gliders come apart for transport. They're not exactly easy to take cross country, LOL. Though I met a guy who made it from the mountains in CA to New Mexico in a day (night flying doesn't tend to work well in a glider). Said the lift was just too good and kept on keeping on.
I used to work at an airfield that was predominantly sail planes. Was a blast, very neat world and the planes are pretty cool. Wings and tail are all built to unplug and store in the trailer. Most of them only weigh 900-1600 lbs total, and the heavier stuff tends to include engines (that stow once at altitude). The wings can often be handled by one person, but two people makes it a 1hr deal instead of 1/2 a day.
Tough part is making sure it's properly assembled prior to launch. I've watched guys pull the control stick from the control quadrant just as the tow plane starts to roll, and even had several guys who I tested control continuity for who's ailerons were reversed or only operated in one direction..
Nothing beats soaring though when it comes to recreational flying. You can feel and hear and smell everything.
