Need advice

On 2007-07-21 19:43:34 -0700, RomeoMike said:



wrote:
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I need to know if, at my relatively late date it is reasonable to
expect to be piloting my own plane. I am in good health, so I doubt
that's an issue.

But you are still young. Some here have suggested that being a little
older slowed them down in training, i.e.,longer to solo, etc. I don't
know about that, but keep this story in mind:
Someone I know well went to a flight school at age 51 to fulfill his
dream to fly. He asked the very young flight instructor that was
assigned to talk to him how long it generally took to get the PPL. The
kid told him that it usually takes X number of hours, but "older"
people (like my friend) are slower to learn. Well, this guy says
"thanks, but no thanks" and goes to another instructor somewhere else
and completes the PPL in minimum time, then the IA in minimum time. He
goes on to complete the Commercial and a host of other ratings and
endorsements and gains the respect of the local flying community for
his skills and judgment.

Go for it.

Works better if you can find an older instructor. :-)

Hey, he could wait another ten years and learn to fly at 63! Then maybe
some of us would say he is old, except we would still be older than he
is...
--
Waddling Eagle
World Famous Flight Instructor

On 2007-07-21 11:40:36 -0700, "Bob Gardner" said:

My oldest student was 83, and he had his own plane.

Bob Gardner

wrote in message
ups.com...
I just turned 53 and find myself finally with the time to pursue
aviation as more than an interested spectator. A pilot friend
recommended the light sport pilot designation for me. That is one
opinion.

I need to know if, at my relatively late date it is reasonable to
expect to be piloting my own plane. I am in good health, so I doubt
that's an issue.

Advice, please?

Terry Reade

You know, Bob, Terry may be right that some of us would be concerned
about his age. But I don't think most of us will hold his youth and
inexperience against him.
--
Waddling Eagle
World Famous Flight Instructor

"Al" wrote in message
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I'm an old dog, and this was a new trick.

OK...I got my certificate at age 47 and am now 54. I pilot my own plane
several times per week.

Al
KSFF
1964 Skyhawk

wrote:
I just turned 53 and find myself finally with the time to pursue
aviation as more than an interested spectator. A pilot friend
recommended the light sport pilot designation for me. That is one
opinion.

I need to know if, at my relatively late date it is reasonable to
expect to be piloting my own plane. I am in good health, so I doubt
that's an issue.

Advice, please?

Terry Reade

I got my ticket at 72 (Jan 2000) I am still flying my
C150.I say go for it while you are still young.

Bob Barker N8749S