Got my PPL March 2023; since then, I’ve only accumulated 60 hours with two 9+ month breaks while I figured out some life stuff…

Posted by WhenWillIBeAPilot@reddit | flying | View on Reddit | 3 comments

…including if I wanted to pursue a career change to flying.

I know I should give myself grace about being: a) apprehensive about flying solo in not so perfect weather that’s otherwise safe to fly in, (b) super rusty and behind the plane doing flight test maneuvers, but it’s something that I am kinda beating myself up about.

For those who have returned to flying after extended periods, how did you cope with the mental stress of getting your confidence back?

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Spitfire222@reddit

You just have to go fly more. The same as what likely happened during your PPL training: the confidence will naturally come the more you do it.

I've had a few lulls, and am on a almost 3 year one right now due to kids. But I'm not worried about picking it back up like I was the other times. I have more experience/hours overall now, but I also know I'll pick it back up without too much trouble.

Good luck! You'll be fine

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Flavortown42069@reddit

You don’t cope, you fly. Go up with a CFI to shake the cobwebs off if you have to. Go on and couple of long XCs. Dont stress, just get in the air buddy

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rFlyingTower@reddit

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For those who have returned to flying after extended periods, how did you cope with the mental stress of getting your confidence back?

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