Do you think it's crazy or irresponsible to get a pilot's license for motorized ultralight aircraft at the age of 66?
In my youth, I was a glider pilot, but was banned by the Stasi because of my relatives from the West. I've been paragliding for the past few years. Unfortunately, I now have to rest my legs, which serve as the landing gear on slopes.
I just want to fly myself!
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That depends on it.
Are you ready to review yourself every year or two years for your own responsibility? Or even once a year as an optician to check the visibility. I don’t know how the conditions for leisure flyers are. But to protect others, it’s a good idea. But that’s what my ex did at the time with 20 to not endanger anyone. In addition, you usually make the “annual TÜV” from a certain age, as my father says. Also ask yourself if you’re ready to fly only as a flyer if it doesn’t work anymore and if you’d get the bill.
If you can answer everything with yes, I’d do it right away.
Thank you. Yes, I can answer it all with yes and I’ll let myself in general, as often as I can!
Great. I’m only very careful with driving licences, because my grandpa doesn’t want to leave his car with 90 and his car still had until three months ago. Only when he had unfortunately injured two people, he saw that he is no longer able to carry a car.
Then I wish you a lot of fun and enjoy your flights and views.
Thank you. That convinces me!!!
It’ll work! In 1990, after the turn, I flew with a working mate who was a sailing instructor in the double seater and was allowed to fly to the landing, as the hangar at the Scherwinde airfield admitted to the runway. 😊
Then do it, maybe you’ll find a younger friend at the airfield who’s ready to take you if you can’t fly anymore. Then you still have the view. And I didn’t think about health. My grandpa has grown to 67 every day at my parents’ house. He was still fitter than some 30 years old (I still don’t know how he managed some of it)
Thank you.
I promise: “a pilot will carry out a personal health, machine and fitness check before every start”
In the air there is no “right to fly and stop”! Every pilot must be aware of that!
I think it’s me!
My uncle did this at a similar age.
Thank you.
I honestly find it impressive and beautiful that you have such a dream. I was thinking about driving a car on your question. It has been shown that the reaction rate at the age decreases significantly. This is the same as a driver but with long-term driving practice. Now I don’t know how quickly you should be in such a plane;) and the compensation by long flying would also be missing. Just ask the doctor who makes the check, other pilots if possible… If there’s nothing to do with safety, I think you should fulfill your dream (as soon as possible):)
Thank you. The ophthalmic examination takes place in 2 hours!
After that, the aero-medical examination at the aerial doctor and only then the admission to the aerial club… or just not…
Paragliding I must no longer like my left knee, especially the start on the slope! Therefore the intended change to the box 😂
Nice to see you! 😊 I’ve only done 1x parasailing so far – was absolutely great!
So my first thought was that it was a little late. But it is also a good sign that you can also reflect on it. I don’t think if there’s anything about health and mentality, that’s okay. My doubts were more likely that under 66 I would introduce myself to a fragile old man who hardly manages to get on the plane alone.
I can calm you down! I flew with the paraglider in the Alps and the start had to be finished in front of the rocky edge. Starting termination means to get to stand out from full run. I did. Unfortunately, the load was so high that my 45-year-old shining-head fracture reappeared. The MRT was clear. I then flew three more times with broken leg without feeling it, as my adrenaline level was too high.
A flight instructor I talked to meant that my legs are the “frame” at Paragliding. In the box, he doesn’t see any problems for me because I don’t start from zero.
Then I can let you fly good conscience;)
Thank you! That really calms me! 😊
If you’re still fit enough for it: just go! Dude is just a number, you shouldn’t let yourself be banned. And with your experience, you know what you’re getting into, I think!
Thank you.
If you want this and don’t talk about it healthily, it’s great
Thank you. Now I have a pension and finally time!
If you’re in the position, I don’t find it unnoticed. The question is more what flight school would take you, I think.
I expect a response from a resident. A 200 km away would take me…
If they take you, there’s nothing left. You can only say “good flight!”
Thank you very much! 😊