What do I have to do and is it worth it?
Hello folks,
I have just completed a long aviation career in the RAF followed by a civil flying career. Whilst I have about 3000 hrs fixed wing and I am currently a member of a flying club and own an aeroplane (C172 part share), most of my flying has been on helicopters (north sea).I once had an RAF A2 instructors rating on helicopters. The thing is, I would like to get a civil instructors rating on aeroplanes. However,I don't want to be tied down to a full time job. I would prefer to do just 2 or 3 days a week as and when it suits me. I will be 62 years old in 6 months. I have an ATPL(H), and a CPL(aeroplanes) with instrument ratings on both which have just gone out of date.
Assuming I pass the instructors course, would anyone want to use me on a part time basis and at what age would I legally have to stop the job? I live in East Anglia not far from Norwich.
Any sensible advice welcome!!!