My advice is to borrow a book or some notes and practice with a qualified instructor in a remoter location where you don't annoy the hell out of the locals.
The main point to bear in mind is a precautionary cruise which invariably involves a lower engine power and some flap so that (1) you fly slower (2) there's better forward and downward vis and (3) the stall speed is reduced.
Last edited by ReverseFlight; 20th Apr 2009 at 13:33.