Hi TD.. .Would be interested to know exactly what the FAA required of you for your renewal under these circumstances.. .Over the pond here(UK), regulations can make it quite difficult to renew no matter whether you're ex-Training Captain Jumbo, ex-A2 military, 20000hrs.+, feathers on the ankles......! You're still required to complete 30 hours flying and,note this, 125hours in the classroom if you haven't instructed for the last 20 years !. .Maybe you can come up with something that will make them change their minds.. .Rgds, Sleeve. <img src="wink.gif" border="0">