Getting [re]started in flying

("Cal Vanize" wrote)
[snip]
30+ years ago (a long, long time ago in a galaxy far, far away) I was an
active pilot in my early 20s. I held a CASMELI, CFI and CGI A&I tickets.
Had 1100+ hours PIC mostly in single engine with about 4o0 or so in light
twins. Circumstances in life (not medical) changed my direction and I
haven't flown since around 75. I haven't even paid any attention to the
industry until very recently

Any suggestions? Opinions?


Cessna introduced the 152 in 1978 :-)

Seriously though, you will need a 3rd class medical every 2 years. If you do
not pass your medical you are (currently) screwed. If you "choose" not to
renew your medical, you may still fly as a Sport Pilot in a Light-Sport
Aircraft (LSA). The medical question is #1 on your to-do list.

Again, you can NOT go in for your medical - not pass it, then decide to fly
as a Sport Pilot. However, as it is, you're Sport Pilot ready TODAY. Grab an
instructor...

http://www.sportpilot.org/

http://www.aopa.org/whatsnew/regulat..._aircraft.html
Aircraft

http://www.aopa.org/whatsnew/regulat...facturers.html
Aircraft

http://www.aopa.org/sportpilot/

http://www.zenithair.com/news/sport-pilot.html

If you can pass your medical, then you'll be able to rent that OLD g 152
sitting out on the ramp at your local FBO. BTW, where will you be flying out
of?


Montblack