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Old 30th Aug 2011, 09:35
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Say again s l o w l y
 
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I've had a couple of students who make this chap seem like a spring chicken. They got through just fine.

Obviously they took a bit longer than the average 18 year old hot shot, but there was no difference between older students and one's in their 40's or 50's.

However, like most things, I suppose it all comes down to the individual.

Flying an aeroplane doesn't take that much skill. As long as you aren't a complete imbecile, then I've never had an issue with teaching people to fly properly. Co-ordination is rarely that much of an issue, it's between the ears that matters really.
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