Older Wannabes
Michaelknight,
Interesting comments.
I got my first flying job in my mid forties. Had no problem with the ground school, flight training or subsequent OPC's/LPC's. I fly a twin turbo-prop without an auto-pilot where handling and instrument flying skills are required. Isn't that what flying is about?
Perhaps you are referring to the ability of the older wannabe to cope with flying by numbers or being able to turn the right knob at the right time. When it all goes horribly wrong you need the skills to be able to fly the plane.