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Old August 31st 08, 10:52 PM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt,rec.aviation.owning,rec.aviation.piloting
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On Aug 31, 5:43*pm, "Capt. Geoffrey Thorpe" The Sea Hawk @See My
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"Gezellig" wrote in message

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Recently a 72 yo went blind in flight (stroke?) and safely landed in the
drink in FL. Several comments were that age should be considered in
keeping your PPL. I can see this makes sense /but/ it would prolly be
illegal.


Too old? If so, at what age do you place the cutoff?


Steve Wittman went up and did an airshow for his guests at his 90'th
birthday party.

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Don't overlook the really firm medical cutoff that does exist for non
solo PIC. I think it's 16, but could be wrong.