Question for those with local knowledge:
I have FAA CPL/AMEL/Instrument (multi) and Australian PPL SEL/MEL, 800 hours. I gave up flying commercially (flight instruction/scenic/whatever) years ago perceiving a lack of job opportunities and low wages for the foreseeable future. I wasn't wrong at the time.
Having worked in the non-flying corporate world for the past 25 years and now in my mid 50's, I'm looking at getting back into flying because I loved it and the financial aspect is less of an issue (but not yet a non-issue).
My questions;
- Am I mad to even get involved in GA again?
- The overseas conversion exam is basically an air law exam on the CARs and CAOs. Would it be sensible to wait until Part 91 becomes effective before taking the test, or will its implementation be delayed into the indefinite future?
- Given my age, would job prospects be limited to instruction?