Dylan Smith wrote:

Speaking as a pilot who started flying just after graduating university,
I can say for me (and other younger pilots) that the age of the plane
isn't necessarily a factor.

True enough; it's the appearance of the plane that matters most. Unfortunately,
the plastic interiors of the 60s, 70s, and 80s do not hold up well under the
demands of a flight school or rental environment. They don't even look that good
when they're new.

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