Has anyone else started flying after many years of inactivity? Any
problems or interesting things you would like to share with me and the
group?

Lots of us, as you are soon to find out. I had a 26 year layoff.

Here is a handy guide:

http://www.aopa.org/members/files/gu..._overview.html

You may need to rejoin AOPA to get there. Hmmmm, maybe I can copy it and
send it to you via e-mail attachment.

Also, take a look at a related article in The Flying Life magazine. It
should be on your news stand soon. You can do a Google search for their
website and maybe still get a free three-issue subscription.