Is 30 too old?

[FuturePilot79]

Hi guys, I have always wanted to fly however my main question is: 'Is 30 too old to start training?' I would just turn 30 a few weeks after training begins. I am extremely lucky to have a very supportive wife who backs me to do it. I am very determined to work hard and weekends spent hung over are now a thing of the past. Let me know what you think! Cheers.

[SemperFly]

Well That's Easy

Well that is an easy answer. No.

[harrowing]

Not too old, yet.

I have to agree with SemperFly. You are definitely not too old.
There are quite a few threads on this topic, which should be easy enough to find. Sometimes the benefit of a little age is priceless, not that it can be compared directly with aviation experience.
"Your flying career" thread is a good start.
Good luck
harrowing
http://www.pprune.org/dg-p-general-a...ng-career.html

[PlankBlender]

Do a search here, mate, this question has been discussed at length in the last few years and the situation hasn't changed much. Employers like a dose of maturity and stability especially in the regionals, and once the world recovers from the latest bout of Yank stupidity, there'll be demand for pilots again including the grey temple brigade

[Runaway Gun]

Start flying yesterday if you can. If not, today. Just don't leave it until tomorrow - again...

[Numbers Up]

2 of us got going last year, both in our early 40's - by the time you fininsh your training I would like to think the downturn will be in the upturn phase and shouldnt be a problem.

[Mr. Hat]

The search function within DG&P GA&Q is your friend. You will find ppruners are quite willing to help on this type of topic.

Live your dream but don't let it cost you your family thats my only advice. Because at the end of the day it is only a job.

[FuturePilot79]

Thanks everyone for your messages...I have done a fair bit of research and people always suggest to train in a downturn, so I would like to think you are all right! I am glad to get some good, sensible information and thoughts from you all!

[tail wheel]

Is 30 old? I wish I could remember being 30.........

I have a personal theory that the world will recover from the current "recession" far quicker than the politicians predict. Indeed, is it a recession - or was the share market grossly over valued based on earnings ratios, rather than actual asset backing and the high fliers of the corporate world got caught out with high debt to equity?

International and domestic passenger markets will continue to show strong growth, although yield will be down until the "recession" is over. Post recession, all those outstanding aircraft orders will be delivered - and it will again be boom times for air crew.

But that is just a personal theory. I've been wrong before.......

[mcgrath50]

I hope your not Tail Wheel, but i fear you will be

[Mr. Hat]

Gearupandorrf is in a similar position to you. Look up his previous post - i replied to it.

http://www.pprune.org/dg-p-general-a...s-newbies.html

http://www.pprune.org/dg-p-general-aviation-questions/369529-its-been-while.html'

http://www.pprune.org/archive/index.php/t-350158.html

http://www.pprune.org/archive/index.php/t-186935.html

https://www.pprune.org/archive/index.php/t-312853.html

I tried to use the search function and it wasn't my friend as I'm not that good at it. But i found these by looking back manually and then googling. There were some big threads on this quite a while ago but i was unable to find them. Maybe if you look back at my posts you will see the odd one in this or the newbies topic/area. Ignore all the jaded sh!t that I've written thats just part of me having a vent for th efun of it!

As for the crisis - tend to agree with tail wheel. I'm not seeing the panic stations that I was seeing 6 months ago in my or others work places. The other thing i notice is the difference in the share market. If you try and dollar cost average these days its getting harder as it only gone up for 2 months now. On that note it might be a good time to get the skills and experience while others are opting out.

[FuturePilot79]

Thanks Mr. Hat
I hope you are right and I am hoping also that things will have recovered by the time I have finished my training etc. Thanks for the links as well - very much appreciated!
Regards, FP79

[Mr. Hat]

Just concentrate on what you are doing and make sure that you don't get caught up in the negative talk of the moment. Just like 9/11 dot com and the rest they eventually pass.

Stay focused on your family and your plans.

What you must be prepared for is the notion that aviation is not what is was 20 years ago and its not what people often think it is.

[tea & bikkies]

Come on in the water is fine

[Kickatinalong]

Well That's Easy.

Well that's an easy answer. YES.

SemperFly is not on.
You missed by 10 years.
Then again I'm about to get out of it, but I think mcgrath50 has eyes on my position.
Kickatinalong.

[The Green Goblin]

There is no problem starting out at the age of 30. Your biggest problem however will be accepting the financial ramifications of aviation, which will be hard for you and your family. If you're happy starting out on less than 30k as a casual after forking out 50k plus on training then step on up!

[tinpis]

We will all be saved from doom in tomorrows budget
Trust me.

[The_Pharoah]

I guess the idea is to diversify into other income streams. eg.

- have a side business based on your prev career (if applic)
- invest in property! the negative gearing will definitely help esp if you do an income tax variation (ie. you get your refund paid monthly via reduction of your normal PAYG rather than wait for it in July). thats how a lot of people who work for govt (on lower salaries ie. $50k - $60k) own a lot of property!

[Howard Hughes]

I got my first job at thirty six and haven't been called a 'silly old bugger' yet, unlike Tinny!

[bushy]

Silly YOUNG buggers

The problem is the silly young buggers (just like we used to be yesterday). But todays SYB's expect to get 200 grand and have a harem when they get to fly a C206.
They believe what the flying schools tell them.