Return of the Birdman

[RobinL18]

Hey all! I'm looking for feedback, ideas, etc. I earned my private SEL ticket way back when. I logged about 100 hrs in 150-152's and similar bug smashers. I then suffered an serious illness that left me without the financial resources to fly. Now twenty-three years later I am able to resume flying. Things have changed a lot obviously. I intend to do about ten hours dual with a CFI, but I was wondering if there is a text or course (website) that might help an old war horse transition from the bronze age. Ideas guys? Thanks

[jrbauerjr]

Robin,

Check in with your local community college. Both my wife and son are enrolled in Private Pilot Ground School at the College of Alameda here in SF Bay. It's a great refresher for someone that's been out of aviation and It's much cheaper than any of the flight school offerings. A full semester, 4 evening hours a week for $82.. I'm taking the Commercial & Instrument course for the same price. It's also given me an opportunity to meet a lot of local pilots.

Jim Bauer
San Ramon, CA (and Daytona Beach, when and if we ever retire)

[airfreddy]

Robin:

The best thing to do is get out there and do it. Whoever you get as a cfi will cover everything with you.

Get Current FAR's and Charts. You are probably going to need a little more than 10 hours since you never really developed the habits in the first place. I have seen people in your situation many times.With 100 hours it should come back rather quickly. Technically you only need a lfight review since your cerificate is good for your life.

You may want to look on ebay for a used King course or something. The newer DVD courses are pretty good and I know many people put them up on ebay after they get their certificate.

Let me know if you have any more questions

airfreddy