Good for you Greenfinch, but not a common experience I would think from the replies already posted to Normans Q.
Enough said about age discrimination, it is more relevant to sponsorship schemes and is featured on other threads. I don't think age makes much difference if you are paying your own way - it is equally tough for everybody.
Norman2
It would be nice to know your plans, given the mixed bag of responses to your post! I think going the Commercial flying route is like buying a Ferrari, it is in no way practical, costs a fortune to run, but God it's a great car. If you have to do it, you have to do it, sod the cost. Just don't whinge about it afterwards like so many people on these forums!
Barney