YOU ARE NOT TOO OLD!
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- Опубліковано 21 сер 2024
- You are not too old to learn how to fly, get your instrument rating or get a job flying! I’m 57 and I started this channel because I wanted to change the way people think about their 50's. Now is the time to do new things and stretch your horizons.
The emails I’ve been receiving over the past few months have been asking one question: Am I too old to get started? Absolutely not!
So let’s take a look at all these people who are celebrities but they are still kicking ass as though they were in their 30s:
Daryl Hall -74
Harrison Ford-78
Lauren Michaels-75
Christopher Plummer 80's
Michael Douglas 77-
Paul McCartney 77
and the entire Rolling Stones 76 (average age)
So that should give you an idea of who’s out there kicking ass and they’re a lot older than us! I know they’re celebrities but still they’re still doing it. Don’t let anything stop you now.
You have to keep yourself sharp and if we prepare our minds and our bodies now for our 60s 70s and beyond, we’re going to be in really good shape. How many of us have seen people that they’re OK and the minute they hit their mid-70s they just go downhill really fast. All the people who do well into their 70's have one thing in common. They took care of themselves well and we need to do the same starting now.
Have you always wanted to learn how to fly but now you are over 50? Get out there and start and learn! There are so many people in there 50's and 60's who are just starting to fly so what are you waiting for?
83 and doing fine in my ‘73 177B!
Good job!
That is awesome!
I’m 68 years old and preparing to start flight school to get a PPL. Retired this year and this is something I’ve always wanted to do. I’ve had a bout with cancer but have finished that episode and working to get stronger so I can pass physical. I will be strong and healthy again. Thanks for the encouragement.
You can do this. My advice is to fly at least 3 times per week once you start.
Great message. I'm 53 and passed my PPL last week. It's been a dream since I was nine years old.
So awesome!!!
@@Over50andLearningToFly I bought a 1968 Beechcraft Musketeer too. She's not too old to fly ;-)
@@UndercliffeVillas Thats awesome! Congrats!
Taking my checkride at 55, thanks, good message to see!
I just turned 58, thank you for the encouragement.
Bonjour Sir, Thank You For Your Motivated Speech Sir Cheers 😇👌👍🍻🍻
I'm 71. I started flying many years ago as a kid. My Uncle had a Taylorcraft. I started on the road to get my PPL in 2017. I had maybe 120hours from when I was a kid. I started from scratch though. Solo'd at 74 hours and bought my Grand Daughters Great Grandfather's Cessna T182R right after I got my PPL. Did the High Performance endorsement and went on to get my IFR rating about 8 months later. I'm at just under 1600 hrs now,..
This is just about the most rewarding thing I've ever been involved in. I HIGHLY encourage Anyone to go learn to fly. No matter your age!
Absolutely I’m so glad you’re doing it! Thanks for watching!
You motivated me to fly. I took my first lesson and flew a plane for the first time this past Saturday. I'm 38 and realized I'll have a lot of good years of flying ahead of me. Thanks for your content.
Almost ready for my check ride. I am 62. So you are not to old!! Keep up the great content.
Thanks for watching!
51 and have just started toying with the idea of a private license. Thanks for the encouragement!!
Been flying a lot of years. Purchased my first aircraft at 65 last month.
Congratulations!!!! Let’s show the millennials how it’s done !!!!!
Age is a NUMBER, of course you need to pass the physical, but after that as long as you are willing/able to learn...
GO FOR IT!!!!
Actually, you can be a sport pilot and use your driver's license for your medical!!
@@coppi60
Yep, when I get old.....may have to do that.....hope not though!!!!
@@coppi60 I am in the process of getting my PPL but have recently hit a roadblock with my medical. I have heard rumors (nothing official yet from the FAA) that if the FAA denies a medical for the PPL, the Sports Pilot is also denied. Still trying to get clarification from the FAA, especially when most everything I would be able to afford would be Light Sport.
I have also heard rumors of aging pilots who fly under the Light Sport rules to avoid the medical and potentially being permanently grounded.
@@mattlewis1063 That is correct about the medical. Once denied, you cannot fly as a sport pilot without the medical. That is the reason that it is a good idea to just fly under the sport pilot rules if you have any doubts about receiving the 3rd class or higher medical. Under the sport pilot, as long as your driver's license is valid, you are good to go. Of course you still have to decide before every flight if you are medically ok to fly at that time. Good luck to you.
@@coppi60 Thanks !! Thus far my medical has been deferred due to something from well over 10 years ago.
I can drive (I drive for a living for the local government) and have other work qualifications that far exceed the PPL medical requirement. I box-kickbox several times a week and within the last few years I have completed several obstacle course races, including Savage Race (6+ miles, 30 obstacles)
I am simply waiting for the FAA to decide what I can do to prove them that I am physically fit. I expect that wait will continue into 2021. Ugh
I solo'd 17 years ago at 57 in a 172. Soon after bought a 177B. Last year I graduated to a 177RG. Having a ball enjoying the free time for cross country flying at 74!
Hello Ted, love your channel. I'll be 60 in August 2022. Been flying since early 80's and still at it. We never get old and neither does flying. Keep up the good work!
Licensed at 26 still flying at 69 ... expect to continue as long as capably healthy.
Ted, fully agreed! I started flight training in 2013 at the age of 65... I now have >2300 total hours and have flown from the US West Coast on separate trips to Cuba, Colombia, and the Caribbean. Never too old! Thx. Wayne
Wow !!!! You should have a channel!!!!
True!
I recently found your channel, good work. I got my private license this past November, my age 57. I started trading 30 years ago, got away from it with time, money, kids responsibilities. About a year ago I started looking at my bucket list and learning to fly was high on the list. So happy I went after it. You are right, we’re never too old.
72 and counting. I was ready for my ppl check ride but Eta made me postpone it.
ETA is heading to the Atlantic - Reschedule and let me know how you did!
Getting ready for my check-ride, turned 49 this past summer. Never too old.
Love the motivation! 51 & just got my complex endorsement in our 177RG. Living the dream!
That is awesome!
Currently, I am 61 years old and hold a commercial, multi engine, single engine, instrument airplane certificate. I learn to fly when I was 21. A C-152 dual was $47 an hour! Yes, you’re never too old to fly but also I am too old to ever progress to any professional aviation job, other than maybe flight instructor. I didn’t do that in the past because there was no viable living since flying has become very expensive and unless you get hired by a school, you cannot earn enough to call it a standard of living. It is also nice to be at a time in your life when you can afford to buy an airplane. Something I will never achieve.
Well don’t say never there are always a lot of smaller part 135s out there that do other work then just line people around and there is a viewer of this channel. In fact I think there may be two years of the channel in their mid to late 50s and one I believe that is in a 60 that just got a job with FedEx so anything is possible if you set your mind to it. Thanks for watching!
Ted, you're absolutely right! After several false starts, I finally got my private pilot certificate 10 years ago at age 54. Two years later I became a CFI, CFII and MEI. Now I have over 4000 hours of instruction given in very busy SoCAl airspace and have been having the time of my life! I've taken a break from instructing due to the pandemic, but will be back at it after I get the vaccine.
That is totally inspirational!!!! Awesome- and thanks for watching!!!
Hi Rand! I'm living in Socal also, some how can I reach out to you, for my start learning how to fly at 46+. Thank a lot.
@@cali-truckdrivervlog6565 Feel Free to email me at tramp.corvus (at) gmail.com.
Thanks Ted. I'm 58 and working on my PPL.
You will do it! Thanks for watching!
Good on you. 😎🇬🇧
Thanks Brother!!!! Awesome channel...55 and going to start my PPL training...Watching your video gave me a boost!!!!...Thanks for sharing...
Starting mine now at 67.5
Awesome!!!!
I turn 75 this December. I am upgrading from Rec pilot to Private and then to Sport Pilot instructor. Good Luck. I bought my own plane 2 years ago.
Cool!!!! what did you buy?
I'm going for ATP at 58 (59 in 2mths). Don't know if I'll try to pursue a job with it. I own my own plane and decided, my not?
Never give up in pursuing your goals.
Make them tell you no if applicable.
I am sooo happy to see new pilots over 50.
I started this journey 38yrs ago and remember my 1st flight, solo and check ride better than the flight I did last week.
So awesome!!!!
I agree totally. I'm 56 and got my pilot's license around ten years ago. I feel like I'm just now getting to that point in life where I'm not needing to work all the time. I also don't feel bad spending money on AvGas like I used to :-)
Ted, I got my Private Certification at 72 years. I hope to be done with the IFR this year at age 75. Then I aim to go for the commercial rating. I will say that it is harder now to remember stuff for the written exams but, with hard work, it is doable.
That’s awesome! Congratulations !break the mold!
53 and just started late last year... only about 5 hours in so far, but I am jumping in with both feet.... Thinking CFI might be a nice supplemental income after retirement if I ever retire...LOL
Thank you.
At 52, the only thing keeping me from starting PPL training is money. I still have to spend it on lots of other things. One thing I do consider that my age is the options for ROI, if I can generate enough flying hours to get a gig that pays anything. This is still a dream/goal of mine.
You can always get your light sport certificate which is a lot cheaper and then you can always add onto it later on thanks for watching!
@@Over50andLearningToFly In fact I've had that conversation with others. For the time and money involved, the general consensus is to go ahead and for the full 40-hour cert.
I just turned 52 and haven't flown in 16 years. Working on my class 3 medical right now (diabetic so working on the special exemption). Plan on getting back in the air and purchasing an aircraft in the next couple of years. Will do IFR once I am good to go. My private pilot examiner was Evelyn Johnson (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evelyn_Bryan_Johnson) and was 93 when I took my checkride. Never too old.
That is amazing! Thanks for watching!
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evelyn_Bryan_Johnson
Thank you !
At 52 last year I decided to make a career change from IT to pilot. Got my PPL and working on my instrument. Covid was a curveball but I’m still happy about my decision. My expectations aren’t the airlines since I prefer part 135 anyway. Not set for retirement but I just need to make a moderate income which I think I’ll be able to do while enjoying a much more interesting career!
COVID three all of us a curveball but we will be creative ! Congratulations!!!
Will be 59 in two months. Going up tomorrow for hour one of training. Passed medical and bought a 71 150. Wish me luck.
So cool! Congratulations!!!!
So cool ! Congratulations!!!!
You said it here. I'm going to be very disappointed if I don't get the same level of groupies as the Stones.
😆😆😆😆😆
I like that and I’m 54, been wanting to learn to fly and get me a plane.
54 passed my PPL in July. Bought a 172 in August
Your video is amazing! Tks. God bless you. 🤩🙏🏾
Thanks for watching!!!
Encouraging words however I to am running into age related bumps in the road surrounding the medical. Bumps so far, not roadblocks. The journey continues.....
I completely agree, Ted! I started training (on and off, mostly off) at 18 years old. I FINALLY finished my Private Certificate last year at age 58! Now working on an instrument rating and building an aircraft. It's NEVER too late!
Nice channel! I got my PPL at 56. Will take my instrument checkride in a couple months at 59. Then, commercial!
Awesome!!!!
great channel! after a 35 year hiatus raising a family... I'm getting back into flying! VFR-SEL 1987... last time I was in a airplane, the only glass in the plane was on the windows! hahaha
Awesome! Keep us posted and thanks for watching!
I feel old! Hah, I agree with the sentiment, if you have the will to put in the work you can do it.
I'm 42. I have a checkride coming up in January (assuming everything goes to plan). You have helped inspire me to pursue something I've wanted to do since I was a child. Thank you. ---- Seriously.... Thank you.
Just keep going on to your instrument as well! It will make you a safer pilot! Thanks for watching!
AOPA has a Rusty Pilot class Nov 14 this counts for the class portion of a bi-annual go to the AOPA sight for details free to AOPA members I did it 3 years ago. After 20 years of not flying What a change.
Hey Ted! Love your enthusiasm. It took me two and half years to do it but at 67 I got my PPL. Had a bout of colon cancer that set me back in 2019 but got back into it in 2020. I am now an advanced ground instructor and have started my instrument training which is very thrilling. How cool is it to fly for an hour and not see out the window!? I don't want to be down the road saying " I wish I would have done that but now my mind/body won't allow me".
Keep up the good work, fly safe and Happy New Year.
Awesome! Thanks For watching and happy new year!
Thanks i needed this talk lol. I'm 55 and started last year. Covid delays and waitimg on medical to pass. 6 hours in.
Don’t stop ! The best way to do it is take the time off - treat it like a job and do it all at once - you’ll get it done in 2-3 weeks - get the written out of the way first - let me know how you do !
Ted -- Your channel finally helped me realize that I wasn't too old to start working on my PPL (at 58). I have lived and worked around aviation my whole life, but never took that step to start my PPL training. Your message and your enthusiasm has made a difference. I am 20 hours into my training, and it feels great to take on a mental and physical challenge like this. Thanks for the energy you put into this, it is much appreciated!
So glad to hear it !!!!! Let me know when you pass your checkride!!!
Any ladies over 50 learning how to fly?
Never too old!! I am 57, got my private in January. Just got my tail wheel endorsement. So much fun !!
That is awesome!
Ok... I started flying at age 56... I found that there were certain things that age is an advantage. There are certain life skills that are aquired through life....simply driving my boat across the river with current while fighting the wind on the bow.... just so many things that only experience with age can give. Of course reflexes are down but I found flying to be a great excercise for my brain and body.
BTW... Harrison Ford might not be a great example eh?!! Ha >>>> landing on a taxiway of major airport!! Just kidding , we all must own our mistakes.
Absolutely!!! Thanks for watching!
Agree! I got my ppl last year at 50 and bought an older 182 before I got it, and just got my instrument a few months ago in sept at 51. It has energized me! Just get started! You CAN do it!
Totally Awesome! Congratulations!
@@Over50andLearningToFly Thanks, and thanks for hosting this channel to educate and inspire people like me
Sir, you gave me the push I need to start my training, not over 50 yet but very, very close (almost 49).
Yep, started my lessons at 57, got my ppl at 58! I’m now 60 and just had my first biannual flight review
I have mine coming up in the spring! Thanks for watching!
Thank you, for encouraging
Thanks for all of your videos, but double thanks for this one. I’m 61 and have hit some medical certification snags, but I’m going to keep pressing forward. Love the can-do spirit. Cheers!
Absolutely!!!!! Thanks for watching!
Thank you for this video. I'm 44 and going to start my PPL quest. Always loved flight but this last year it became like an imperative lol. I'm just feeling pulled to it. It's great.
Have fun!
Thank you so much! I needed this today. You are an inspiration.
Always a motivator and words of encouragement, thanks for all that and your videos are never any too long like some others do.
Hey Ted,
As a young Guy (just turned 50 this year 😎) i love your channel.
I just posted my first short video of my full stop landing after a solo Navigation flight as a student pilot here in the Netherlands.
My plan is to share more flying videos in the future. I guess that i’m not to old for that 😜😃
I hope my new born channel will one day be as inspiring to starting aviators of all ages as yours!!!
Cheers from the Netherlands,
Edwin
I'll check it out! Send over the link...Thanks for watching!
That would be great!!!
Here is the link:
ua-cam.com/video/zGaH9wKW3YQ/v-deo.html
Let me know what you think (be gentle with me) 😉😂
50 is not too old to learn how to fly but I am too poor to get into this unfortunately haha. Keeping hopes alive though.
Great stuff Ted. Thank you for making sure we all know that we can do it. I just got my medical, so now I am on my way :). Thank you for the motivation!
HA!! At least you HAVE hair!!!! =)
Awesome!
At 75 FAA could loose a lot of money
They could pull my ppl .
My health an heart are fine
Could anyone give a little
Insight on this?
Mike
Keep moving forward... even if you only have 10 years out of it would you rather have the memory of doing it it or the regret of not doing it..... Move forward!!!!
I keep that in my head at 57
Just turned 75. Always wanted to fly. What if you spend all this money and in 6 month the
FAA said you are to old
There goes your money.
Mike
@@mikekoester8434 There's nothing on the books that tell you, you can't get a ppl for being old. Pass the check ride and you're good.
65 is mandatory retirement age.
Ringo is a vegan, and a workout nut. He looks and acts 50 and still hits the drums as hard as anyone. If he was a pilot he would be a great one at 80
Where’s the missionary part of your channel?
I put a couple of missionary flights up there and they got like 200 views so I took them down - Everything’s been pretty slow because of Covid but when mission flight start ramping up again I’ll put them up there. Thanks for watching!
Goooootcha. Ya I was wondering how well these would lend to that kinda work if the useful load was
High enough to warrant a trip down to Central America Mexico etc.
Was readin about how in Cuba they don’t even have Tylenol or aspirin or kids medicine. Was on a gun forum and guy said he bought “expired “or discontinued packaging for pennies and took it there on a “humanitarian “ trip and said folks were literally in tears as his duffel bag of stuff we take for granted was life changing down there.
you're not too old for this sh*t, just don't ask Danny Glover!