having been skydiving for 27 years I always promised myself that I would try sitting up front where the heater. Ive been flying 3 years now and having done my complex training on a Piper Arrow, IMC, Night endorsement and tailwheel I have managed to keep myself motivated by currently learning new skills.
I read in aviation magazine article that gliding was a good way to improve your handling skills, so I went and did that as well. what the article didn't say was gliding is one of the best kept secrets in aviation. access to load of different types of two seat and single seat gliders a host of milestones to aim for. They are almost all clubs with plenty of coaching and mentoring to be had and of course the option to do tugging means its all you need.