Student Pilot at 50

On 13 Mar 2004 20:39:26 GMT, (RobertsCFI) wrote:

It's too bad that FBO's don't give "senior citizens' discounts", because you've
got a lot of company in the "over 50" crowd.

I asked my periodonist if he gave senior discounts, and he just
laughed. Heck, practically all his clients are seniors.

Evidently the same is true of flight instruction.

(Who else can afford it?)


all the best -- Dan Ford
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and the Piper Cub Forum at www.pipercubforum.com

I got my PPL at 54 and have found tremendous joy in following my
heart. When I started lessons I found that the young 20 something
flight instructors were so polite to me that I really felt old :-) But
they stopped being quite so polite after a while ...

Learning new things in flying always seems to take me a little longer
than most. I think it's because I come from a background (counselling)
that is so completely different. But I just get stubborn and
determined and always come through. Last summer I learned tailwheel
and basic aerobatics and that is REALLY fun.

I see that AOPA kas a 'late blooming aviators' club' in their chat
room by the way.

Gillian

Gillian wrote:

I see that AOPA kas a 'late blooming aviators' club' in their chat
room by the way.

Thanks for that info. I need to check that out.

George Patterson
Battle, n; A method of untying with the teeth a political knot that would
not yield to the tongue.

"TF" wrote in message ...
Sound like alot of wisdom in this newsgroup would appreciate the same about
what my prospects can be starting at 50. Flight has always been a lure for
me (father in the business, avid flight sim user etc etc) Now that I can
financially afford to do the real thing (well lets say ~ $7,000/year
afford). I haven't looked beyond the adventure of just getting a PPL but
I'm still dreaming. Possible scenarios ? Bring me back to earth ?

AARP Student Pilot (that card came in the mail on my birthday)

Got my PPSEL at age 49; IR at age 52. Do it!!! You'll never regret
the things you tried (especially flying); only the ones you didn't.

So if you start at age 50, you will be 51 or so when you get your
pilot certificate. How old will you be a year from now if you DON'T
get your pilot certificate?

"TF" wrote in message ...
Sound like alot of wisdom in this newsgroup would appreciate the same about
what my prospects can be starting at 50. Flight has always been a lure for
me (father in the business, avid flight sim user etc etc) Now that I can
financially afford to do the real thing (well lets say ~ $7,000/year
afford). I haven't looked beyond the adventure of just getting a PPL but
I'm still dreaming. Possible scenarios ? Bring me back to earth ?

AARP Student Pilot (that card came in the mail on my birthday)

Tf,

I started at age 45 last August 27. Trained at least 2 times a week to
rebuild my coordination and keep the rust off. Took my checkride FRIDAY Feb
13, 2004. Now at age 46 am glad I started, stayed with it and got my PPL.
I am still learning but enjoying every minute of it. This is a great group
as well as rec.aviation.student. Go For It.

David James
PP-ASEL
"TF" wrote in message
...
Sound like alot of wisdom in this newsgroup would appreciate the same
about
what my prospects can be starting at 50. Flight has always been a lure
for
me (father in the business, avid flight sim user etc etc) Now that I can
financially afford to do the real thing (well lets say ~ $7,000/year
afford). I haven't looked beyond the adventure of just getting a PPL but
I'm still dreaming. Possible scenarios ? Bring me back to earth ?

AARP Student Pilot (that card came in the mail on my birthday)

go for it!
Most peoples limitations are only in the minds.
Michelle

TF wrote:

Sound like alot of wisdom in this newsgroup would appreciate the same about
what my prospects can be starting at 50. Flight has always been a lure for
me (father in the business, avid flight sim user etc etc) Now that I can
financially afford to do the real thing (well lets say ~ $7,000/year
afford). I haven't looked beyond the adventure of just getting a PPL but
I'm still dreaming. Possible scenarios ? Bring me back to earth ?

AARP Student Pilot (that card came in the mail on my birthday)





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Michelle P ATP-ASEL, CP-AMEL, and AMT-A&P

"Elisabeth" a Maule M-7-235B (no two are alike)

Volunteer Pilot, Angel Flight Mid-Atlantic

Volunteer Builder, Habitat for Humanity

This might help answer you question

http://planenews.com/article849.html

Just do it... Nothing like the left seat and age is not a factor as long as
you have reasonably good health and coordination! Pick up the phone and
set-up a discovery flight,,, if you like it,,, there is NOTHING,,, I repeat
NOTHING like the adventure you will start your life on.

Make it so!

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Good Flights!

Cecil
PP-ASEL
Student-IASEL

Check out my personal flying adventures from my first flight to the
checkride AND the continuing adventures beyond!
Complete with pictures and text at: www.bayareapilot.com

"I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things."
- Antoine de Saint-Exupery -

"We who fly, do so for the love of flying. We are alive in the air with
this miracle that lies in our hands and beneath our feet"
- Cecil Day Lewis -
"TF" wrote in message
...
Sound like alot of wisdom in this newsgroup would appreciate the same
about
what my prospects can be starting at 50. Flight has always been a lure
for
me (father in the business, avid flight sim user etc etc) Now that I can
financially afford to do the real thing (well lets say ~ $7,000/year
afford). I haven't looked beyond the adventure of just getting a PPL but
I'm still dreaming. Possible scenarios ? Bring me back to earth ?

AARP Student Pilot (that card came in the mail on my birthday)

"TF" wrote in message ...
Sound like alot of wisdom in this newsgroup would appreciate the same about
what my prospects can be starting at 50. Flight has always been a lure for
me (father in the business, avid flight sim user etc etc) Now that I can
financially afford to do the real thing (well lets say ~ $7,000/year
afford). I haven't looked beyond the adventure of just getting a PPL but
I'm still dreaming. Possible scenarios ? Bring me back to earth ?

AARP Student Pilot (that card came in the mail on my birthday)

I obtained my PPL when I was 34 and regretted I didn't start training earlier.
I obtained my IR when I was 47 and regretted I didn't start training earlier.
Whenever I am aloft, I always feel being blessed.