Hmmm... Interesting post. I have just retired from a 42 year flying career, most of it Airline. I am now 62 and bored. Thought I might renew my Instructor rating that expired in 1973 and try and get a day or two a week. (I have just renewed my Instrument rating in a light twin). Two outfits have said, "you will be taking work off the young ones, why not try golf or something". I have Airline training experience and understand some of the problems in the Industry, especially the low hour cadet thing. I am an aeroplane nut and love GA flying but I am now looking at aircraft ownership. GA seems to encourage the 19 year-old instructor syndrome. I am ex SQ and had to go at 62 the Ex-Pat retirement age. ( Just bought a set of clubs, I always listen to good advice, so watch out you low flying C150 types).