At least 2 powered a/c manufacturers produced a training glider by removing the engine and replacing it with self loading ballast 😀 (Aeronca and Piper)

Just training gliders…?

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The Douglas XCG-17, a converted DC3.

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The Chase XCG-20 which went on to become the Fairchild C-123 Provider.