I was forced onto retirement at 60 last week due to the 225 grounding and I have 21,400 hrs. Nothing to shout about because the majority is in offshore work though I have military and bush time. What high time pilots have are experience either from their own flying or from the bar! I thought I should be able to reach 25000 hrs but it looks like it may be difficult. I do admire our friend here still doing "part time" flying at 72!!