"JPCOYLE" u26966@uwe wrote in message news:66a438c56dc59@uwe...
Just curious. I had a Private Pilots license in the early 1970s. I havent
flown since then. Do I have to start over or is there a process to renew
with less time. I know that I will need a lot of retraining.

Your pilot certificate doesn't expire, so there's no "renewal" process. You
do not need to retake the practical test, if that's what you're asking.
Though, any competent instructor will probably still subject you to the
equivalent of a written and/or oral exam before signing you off as current,
in addition to whatever flying is required for you to get your wings back.
And of course, you'll have get a current medical certificate.

There is lots new, including an all-new airspace classification system, new
avionics (a lot more electronic displays and a lot less standardization of
user interface), and of course best of all lots of new security regulations
to navigate.

Airplanes pretty much still work the same though.

Basically, check with your local FBO(s) and tell them what you've told us
and that you'd like to get current again. An instructor there should be
able to walk you through the steps.

Pete