Originally Posted by
Pilot DAR
I wondered this, after being grounded for seven months following an accident in which I was the non flying pilot. I rented a plane, and hired an instructor, and the flying was just fine - like I flew it a few hours the day before. The instructor not only gave me a pass, but actually complimented my flying. I can't speak for the freshness of other pilots, and more complex flying environments, but for me, yes, just like riding a bike when I came back to it. 'Truth is that I had more trouble coming back to the bike!
I wonder if the
recently deceased PIA crew would differ with you on this matter.
Had a few warm up rides in my day that got the "refreshing" pilot to grab the controls.
Only problem with messing up on a bike is a skinned knee or egg on face. (And when one's 11 year old son gets to watch that fall, he'll never let you forget it
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