Quote Originally Posted by wtmurrell View Post
I am a PPL that has returned to flying after a 40 year absence. I've spent about 20 hrs with an instructor getting back into the air and passed my BFR. I love flying and desparately want to continue but I can't seem to get the nerve to fly on my own. Any thoughts or suggestions for coping for pushing through the anxiety I experience before flying? Has anyone had that sort of experience where they went through a period that you found it very panic inducing to try to fly and how did you get through it?

Thanks for your input.
I'm curious. Does the other person have to be a pilot? I mean, does the anxiety come from you not having a safety net or from being alone?