I was 38 with a PPL, no IF, not even a night rating, when I lost my farm and my Baron 55 in a very messy divorce.
At 39 I qualified as a Com IF Multi and had just achieved 1000hrs.
Now 9 years on I have a South African Atpl with Hawker and Citation types, A US FAA ATPL and am currently flying Hawkers all over the place and intend to continue doing so for many years to come.
Age is a disadvantage yes, but youth is no substitute for determination and stuborn persistence.
Go For It !!!
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