Is 39 too old to become a pilot?
Hello collective,
I am seriously considering changing my career to become a helicopter pilot. I have done my research and I am well aware of what it takes to become one. I understand how hard it can be to get over the 1,000+ hours and what kind of lifestyle adjustment I will be going through.
One question that remains in my mind is whether I am getting into this too late. Personally I don't feel that way at all. I am in perfect health with 20/20 vision and ready to learn and deal with pretty much anything.
I would like to get a sense from you guys whether the age might be a problem for the operators and also any other difficulty that might be harder for me then for someone just out of high school.
I would be especially grateful for info from anyone who learned to fly around the same age; your experience, anxiety, early employment experience (the first 1,000 hours), any advantages you had over younger pilots (perceived or real).
Thanks a lot! S21