PPL(H)
hello everyone, I'm new to this site and it's very interesting reading, only wish I'd heard about it ages ago. Got a quick question and if anyone has the time to answer I'd be truly grateful. I'm a PPL(H) but haven't flown now for about 18 months, largely due to costs and various other committments. What will I have to do to get back into flying? I've forgotten a lot so have read up safety procedures etc, but will I have to fly a lot of hours with an instructor before I'm allowed out on my own again, or will it be a matter of a few hours check rides? Also, I've been on at my bank manager about a loan to do the CPL(H) and he sort of laughed at me in that bank managerish way which led me to believe he is not going to help me (he said come back when you have the FULL amount needed, no hidden extras etc etc and he might, might, but probably won't, think about it). Is there (I sort of know the answer to this, but it's worth a try just in case I've missed any startling new development) any chance a helicopter firm will part sponsor me to do a CPL? I assume if there is, you'll all be out there doing it. Sorry for the long-winded post, and I hope you're still awake. But please, any advice would be gratefully received.
Cheers
Sean