Dennis
Oh and just a small note for the ageist gents. I make 78 in eight weeks! And unless I change plans I'll be flying at the World Freestyle Championship again in Russia next year. Give we VOAP's a chance!
Go on lads ... beat me up a bit please. Dennis K.
OK---I'll put in my $0.02...... With all due respect.
The various regulations pretty much world wide put age limits on professional pilots flying certain operations. Even to drive, I believe in the UK you have to resit your driving test after a certain age, (I may be wrong on this though). All medical research shows that reflexes, and other skills will deteriorate with age.
Why not go out on a high note. Do what you do best and mentor a younger guy to take over the airshow side of things. You could be involved and still maintain the respect you deserve.
I don't think anyone would think any less of you----I for one would probably have a greater respect.