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Finally following my dreams
Hi all,
I'm new to this forum, and hope I'm in the right place to ask these questions. At 45, I've finally decided to follow my lifelong dream of flying. I guess my first concern is, am I too old. I don't want to be a airline pilot, but cessnas or flying instructor would be nice, so long as I get in the air. My other concern is a reoccuring inner ear problem, labyrinthitis. I know I'll have to get a medical and all, but was wondering if this is something that could effect a flying career. Thanks and hope to talk to you guys a lot in the future |
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Finally following my dreams
On Mon, 24 Aug 2009 18:22:29 +0100, Rudy26
wrote: Hi all, I'm new to this forum, and hope I'm in the right place to ask these questions. At 45, I've finally decided to follow my lifelong dream of flying. I guess my first concern is, am I too old. I don't want to be a airline pilot, but cessnas or flying instructor would be nice, so long as I get in the air. My other concern is a reoccuring inner ear problem, labyrinthitis. I know I'll have to get a medical and all, but was wondering if this is something that could effect a flying career. Thanks and hope to talk to you guys a lot in the future 45 certainly isn't too old. I started at 55 and am still flying at 75 and enjoying every second of it. I know I'll have to hang it up one of these days, so I fly with an instructor a couple of times a year just to make sure I'm really as good as I think I am. :-) About the labyrityhitis, I don't know. I suggest talking to an aero medical examiner or go to the AOPA web page and see if there is anything there. If nothing else, you can ask a question there. If I were you I'd certainly go for it once you get the medical question answered. You won't regret it and you are definitely not too old. Ron K |
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I started at 45 and just finished this year - I am 47! I am colorblind and can't fly at night, so your health condition might just limit when/where you can fly... go for it!
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Finally following my dreams
On Sep 26, 3:14*pm, wildhorsesracing wildhorsesracing.
wrote: I started at 45 and just finished this year - I am 47! *I am colorblind and can't fly at night, so your health condition might just limit when/where you can fly... *go for it! -- wildhorsesracing I started at 51 and still fly occasionally at 68. I have 4 major medical problems but the FAA has a "Special Issuance" process that got me a medical certificate last year and I'm up for renewal right now. The check medical reports every year now, with a normal 2 year examination. Work through your AME on this. Mine was extremely helpful and put me in contact with the Regional Flight Surgeon at the FAA. But a word of caution: get all the required test results all ready to send in because there is a 30 day time out on your application. If you exceed that, you will have to reapply. |
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Finally following my dreams
Ron wrote:
On Mon, 24 Aug 2009 18:22:29 +0100, Rudy26 At 45, I've finally decided to follow my lifelong dream of flying. I guess my first concern is, am I too old. I don't want to be a airline pilot, but cessnas or flying instructor would be nice, so long as I get in the air. My other concern is a reoccuring inner ear problem, labyrinthitis. ... 45 certainly isn't too old. I started at 55 and am still flying at 75 and enjoying every second of it.... Ron K I was talking to a Dallas realtor and truck delivery driver this week end. Used to be a coach/teacher til he burned out. Bill Yerby. Hard to find a nicer guy. He got tired of watching air shows and thought he would have some. Got a ticket at 48. He's 55. Many folks can fly as an avocation, but few can work as pilots, all the same. If labyrinthitis is a middle ear problem that affects balance, you might try standing on each foot in turn with your eyes shut. If you regularly fall over, you might want to think again. Otherwise, go for it! Brian W |
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I'm 57 and own a Cessna 172 and am building a Van's RV-9A (85% complete). I am getting ready to do my Biannual Flight Review with my instructor who is 82. I think he would tell you to "gitter done!".
It's the most fun you'll ever have with your pants on. |
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Go on!, still young the best gold age go and fly |
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Wow, an 85 year old instructor! Well, I guess you've shown that even in your 40's it's not to late to learn new things. That gives a lot of us middle-aged folks renewed hope! Thanks!
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Hi !
I've just visited this forum. Happy to get acquainted with you. Thanks. Last edited by larryp7639 : June 18th 10 at 04:12 AM. |
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