Pivot from trades to pilot ?
Hello all ,
First post and could use some advice . Here is the situation I am looking at :
- I'm 43
- licensed millwright & electrician
- mortgage paid , life is good
- don't know a thing about helicopters but lots of experience working on gas / steam turbines ( oil & gas )
- bought a helicycle
- taking flight school now ......only 3 flights under my belt in a R22 and progressing well
My question is , am i too old to be a commercial pilot ? The private pilot license in Canada is going to cost serious money ( 30k + ) and I find that a lot of $ to drop on a hobby . The commercial license will be 100k + & i can see that being a sound investment but with all the certifications / endorsements involved am I too old to play catch up to these willie young fellas ?
One more question , am I able to use my flight hours on my own craft towards my commercial license ?
best regards
SJ