It's inevitable, unpleasant and recurs every two years. No, not elections. We're all very proud of your I Voted And You Didn't sticker that's been on your kombucha-stained, Sporty's flight suit since 2010, but did you renew something fundamental in your life? If you're a pilot, you probably did. If you're not a pilot … what's holding you back? You think Oprah is going to knock on your door and drag you to the airport? Actually, if I think that out, and I haven't, getting Oprah into flight training could just be what GA needs. But let's stick with renewals.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.avweb.com/flight-safety/proficiency/sure-you-voted-but-can-you-renew-yourself