Originally Posted by
rickair7777
It would be easier if you had 1,000 hours. As a new CPL, you just didn't have enough experience to solidify the skills. If you were comfortable flying in 2002, it should come back eventually. Probably need to fly three times/week at least. More would be better.
Also.. if you're planning on working as a CFI, then you'll need the commercial maneuvers. If not, I'd skip those, just do stalls, steeps, and landings until you get comfortable, then on to IFR work.
Thanks Rickair. I do need to fly more than once a week, unfortunately my schedule just doesn't allow for it between work and kids. I honestly would rather not instruct, but my options are very limited with where we live. Even as a CFI I would still have to work a full time job and instruct on the side. There aren't enough students around here to keep a CFI busy full time unless I commute 1hr 20min. Thanks again for the reply!