Well I have been spending a lot of time at our fly field. One thing that I have found that helped me greatly is Flying on consecutive days. I flew 3 out of 4 days a week ago and boy did it make a huge difference. Besides the added stick time you don't get an opportunity to forget things. Also found starting and ground checks became second nature very quickly.

This won't be possible for everyone but if you can get an instructor to do this with you I swear it will be a difference maker!!

I am lucky enough to be trained by a fanatic! (Thanks Terry if you read this.) I know a few guys that have struggled to get comfortable with their planes due to the fact the most they got out was once a week.

Just my 2 cents worth.

Best of luck to all

Del