Oh gosh, Millerscourt, you really are misinformed about age requirements these days.
It might surprise you to know the list of countries that do allow over age sixty Commanders now, and that list will lengthen considerably later this year.
It also might truly surprise you to learn that the flying world does not revolve around France, Italy, or even the US.
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You really do need to get out more, old boy....