Well some young kids father would not give him the money, mine did, and I quit after 2 months (long ago) Twice before I had to stop, (left the USA to live in Australia, got married/divorced, moved back, new wife/ house) but I am, at 40+ trying again, with two jobs, wife (who thinks I am nuts) and all the other stuff. I would love to hear some motivational stories, like some that I have read, the winter and my lack of hours can get me down. Although Some day, I will own a Spitfire, I swear (even if it's only R/C , LOL)!
2007-10-21 14:13:13 · 7 answers · asked by gregva2001 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
I got my private pilots license, learned the Garmin G1000 glass panel system and got my instrument rating all in 1 year when I was 59 years old, and I wear glasses to correct my vision. You can do it, if you make your mind up to do it. Flying has been one of the most rewarding and challenging things I have ever done. Good Luck and just do it.
2007-10-21 14:40:46 · answer #1 · answered by Johnny Reb 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Well my son just started. He has 4 hours in a Cessna 150 and 3 hours in a glider.
I know some pilots don't count the glider as real flying, but he is only 9 years old.
Keep going, you only need 20 hours and a solo for a recreational license.
2007-10-21 14:46:03 · answer #2 · answered by justhefacts 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you are not the only one trying to, I've been trying to since childhood but a lack of support (moral/financial) has prevented that. Now its too expensive for me to afford.
I wonder why you quit trying earlier on...sounds like you weren't interested enough. Now you don't seem to have the time to...looks like you might have missed your chance (?). I'd be grateful if you could sponsor me.
2007-10-21 21:06:53 · answer #3 · answered by Fulani Filot 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must be new in here. Every other question is "how do I become an airline pilot?" Five or ten per day. Frankly it's the reason why most of the regulars quit coming into this aircraft section.
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2007-10-21 16:15:39 · answer #4 · answered by ericbryce2 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You need better than average eye sight to be a pilot. At 40 plus years old, I doubt you have that. That's why they retire even the greatest of pilots at a young age. Money and time takes second and third place.
2007-10-21 14:24:55 · answer #5 · answered by Irish 7 · 0⤊ 5⤋
are you tslking about becoming an airplane pilot? I thinks its a great idea. I want to try it out too. I think for 4 yrs its like $100,000. I think its worth it. good luck
2007-10-21 14:19:23 · answer #6 · answered by disastro 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
no i am
2007-10-22 01:07:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋