I just got my CFI back in September and also have a few UPT packets out there, but I know when I return, I will be at the cutoff age to attend.

Is there anything I can do to keep my flying skills up and try to get a UPT slot while I'm over there? I don't want to take 1 year+ off from flying and to have the UPT door shut in my face. I was thinking of bringing some of my flight sim gear with me. This sucks, but the nice thing is that I will have enough cash, if I don't spend it, I can buy a small airplane when I get back and fly the heck out of it.