The author successfully returned to flying after a 12-year hiatus by renewing his FAA medical and undertaking significant preparation for modern G1000 glass-panel avionics through self-study and simulator training.
His journey underscores the critical importance of selecting a professional and compatible flight instructor who understands the pilot's background, and the value of simulators for regaining proficiency and confidence in advanced aircraft.
The structured approach, encompassing online refreshers, simulator practice, and multiple flight hours, allowed him to overcome initial anxieties, re-familiarize with flying procedures, and successfully complete his flight review.
“Why don’t you just go to the airport and go flying?” Those were my lovely wife’s exact words. I should have them memorized; I’ve heard her say them, oh, 5,000 times over the past 12 years. Not that she’s nagging in any way (all pilot husbands should be so lucky). She just knew how much I missed being up in the air.
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