For me, I stay in practice using the simulator when not able to get to the field. It isn't the exact same thing, but it is very close. Yesterday, it was the first time I had flown since Memorial Day and to top it off, I was maidening my new Somethin Extra (kit). We had some wind, but it was pretty straight down the runway. First flight I was pretty nervous and a little apprehensive because of not knowing exactly how the plane would do. However, once in the air, it all came back and I had two very successful flights. Only took two clicks on the up elevator and the plane flew beautifully.