Ok, so the 17 year break I took wasn't so long after all. Just got my flight
review and am happy to announce that none of the laws of aerodynamics had
changed, the aircraft haven't changed, (same c150s,152s,&172s) just airspace
and other FAA rules. My CFI signed me off after 4.5 hr. but I've got a LONG
way to go to be smooth like I was when I last quit.

Mark (no longer missing either) Evans


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My grandson just turned 15 and has a great interest in aviation, so I
decided to get legal and show him how much fun we could have in a
Piper Cherokee. After not flying for the past 23 years I got my
medical, found a local club with a good instructor and hope to start
flying on my own in the next few weeks.
I was a bit surprised at how rusty I had become after that length of
time even with 350 hours in my old log book. Getting back on the
ground can be VERY exciting.
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?
One thing I can say without reservation.........flying a small
aircraft is one of the greatest pleasures that anyone on this earth
can experience!