Should I get back in the air again?

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My medical lapsed about 6 years ago, age 50-55. Should have no problem passing medical. Would need to brush up on the new regs, and a little time in the air. Have rotor & fixed time. If I was to "get back " in the air, it would be fixed wing only. How much have the regs changed? Would anyone advise just going through a ground school again?

Update:

For what it's worth, I held a private ticket, for 12 years. Was in the air often.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

I would buy the course from the sporty's pilot shop or sunrise aviation.  Personally, I would call Sunrise.  They are at John Wayne Int'l near Anaheim.  Other people think sporty's is more approachable.

 Regs haven't changed that much, but depending on where you are, TFRs and ADIZ have changed quite a bit since 9/11(hope you don't live near Washington DC).  Plus, there seems to be more traffic.

Your local FBO can provide you with some good information, especially since you will have to do a little more than a biannual flight review, and will need a good instructor.

Steve R · Answer

I would suggest a ground school, a few hours with a CFI to brush up your skills, and looking at the new sport pilot regs. Depending what you want to do, sport pilot may be perfect. There is no medical, as long as you have not had one denied or revoked. You can only fly a small plane (1320 lbs gross, 2 seats, other requirements) and only during day VFR, but it would get you back in the air quickly.

CRJPILOT · Answer

Best of luck to you!!! The regs have not changed too much in six years you could probably get away with some self study and a flight review. Get a copy of the FAR/AIM and ASA's Private Pilot Oral Exam Guide & start reading. If you need any help I am a CFII so just let me know and I will do what I can to help.

Anonymous · Answer

I would rathrer fly with Mohommed Atta's charred corpse at the controls.

But that is just me.

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