Fifty years: 40 years fixed wing, last 10 years helo. All personal flying, with no accidents, incidents, violations or insurance claims. Will continue as long as I dont become a hazzard to others or myself. Wanted a flying a career but uncorrected vision wouldnt cut it with the military or airlines, so I chose another career option and flying became an avocation. My pro prilot friends, mostly ex mil and retired airline, assure me I made the right career choice!