Whirlybird
Threads often and in fact usually drift and come back (read some)
The question was about when to retire gracefully from flying due to age?
I would have thought that both are related and not far from the original question!
Ok I fly private jets and I am paid for it but as stated wealthy pilots may own and fly a CJ1 as much a private owner and pilot as one who owns a PA28
Obviously the regulations are different between AOC and private flights but I fly private
As for picking an age ? If not why 70 or 65 why not go the other way 50 or 45 ?
I know a few knackered burnt out 45 year olds too
Dementia is not only for the over 70s as some people of 50 develop it so I would think that the answer is pretty simple
Fly as long as you want to as long as you pass your medical sand flight checks as simple as that
Pace