RE: How long will it take?!?!
Same here, I started flying when I was 30ish, quit after 8 years and returned to it when I was 50. I was very nervous but it came right back to me. Built a trainer, flew it twice and progessed right back into giles, chipmunks and 50cc Ultimate. Feels like I never quit. The funny thing is how many people do exactly what we did, take a 10year or more respite then return to the hobby.
The other thing I discovered was how much things have changed!! When I quite, 1/4 scale was big, 1/3 scale was hugh and electrics were just starting to make headway. Today a 60 size plane is small, and 40% + are common. 50cc engines are works of art compared to the old 40cc engines anchors we used to fly, lol. I used to own a 9channel radio, now my I have a 14 channel with channel expander that gives me 22 programable slots! Wonder what things will look like in another 10 years, lol.
Regards,
Randy