Leeftijdsgrens voor vliegers
In het kader van de opmerkingen over een eventuele leeftijdsgrens voor vliegers even een leuk berichtje wat ik vandaag binnen kreeg:
91-YEAR-OLD MAN SOLOS CESSNA
Cliff Garl (AOPA 5271619) had always been interested in learning to fly, but he wouldn't get around to it until he was almost a century old. On April 24, the 91-year-old Seattle area resident soloed in a Cessna 172. "It went fine," he said. "Maybe it's a little unusual, but I'm enjoying it." Garl wanted to fly when he was younger but couldn't afford it once he got married. He also said his wife wasn't too keen on flying. After she died, he was looking for something to do to keep his mind working. He was experiencing shoulder pain from playing golf and was intrigued by a Be A Pilot ad offering an introductory flight. He began his training two years ago, having no intention of pursuing a pilot certificate, just wanting to fly around. Then he started to get the hang of it. The biggest challenge, however, was the medical certificate. He passed the exam, but the FAA was concerned about some prior health issues. Garl didn't give up on the paperwork process and eventually was granted a medical, but only for six weeks. That provided the window for the solo at Snohomish County (Paine Field) in Everett. Following test results and more paperwork, the FAA may extend the medical for a year. Garl now is thinking of pursuing a recreational or private pilot certificate.
For daily news updates, see AOPA Online.
3 REACTIES91-YEAR-OLD MAN SOLOS CESSNA
Cliff Garl (AOPA 5271619) had always been interested in learning to fly, but he wouldn't get around to it until he was almost a century old. On April 24, the 91-year-old Seattle area resident soloed in a Cessna 172. "It went fine," he said. "Maybe it's a little unusual, but I'm enjoying it." Garl wanted to fly when he was younger but couldn't afford it once he got married. He also said his wife wasn't too keen on flying. After she died, he was looking for something to do to keep his mind working. He was experiencing shoulder pain from playing golf and was intrigued by a Be A Pilot ad offering an introductory flight. He began his training two years ago, having no intention of pursuing a pilot certificate, just wanting to fly around. Then he started to get the hang of it. The biggest challenge, however, was the medical certificate. He passed the exam, but the FAA was concerned about some prior health issues. Garl didn't give up on the paperwork process and eventually was granted a medical, but only for six weeks. That provided the window for the solo at Snohomish County (Paine Field) in Everett. Following test results and more paperwork, the FAA may extend the medical for a year. Garl now is thinking of pursuing a recreational or private pilot certificate.
For daily news updates, see AOPA Online.
Misschien even doorsturen naar IVW? Ideetje? :D :D
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28 apr
Nou je bent al blij als je zo oud mag worden. Als je dan zelfs legaal mag blijven vliegen op je 91e dan heb je het toch wel erg getroffen lijkt me.
Veel dingen zijn in Amerika beter geregeld als hierzo heb ik de indruk, maar dat is natuurlijk off-topic.
Veel dingen zijn in Amerika beter geregeld als hierzo heb ik de indruk, maar dat is natuurlijk off-topic.
28 apr
Guest· 28 apr
Ik had destijds in Florida een Schotsman van 82 die even z'n PPL kwam doen. Zijn landingen waren beter dan dan die van mij. Moet er even bij vertellen dat de man 800 uur zweefvliegervaring had.
En ja ik heb de voorzet gegeven dan zal ik hem zelf ook maar even inkoppen. Het is natuurlijk niet moeilijk om je landingen beter te doen dan mijn gecontroleerde crashes. Maar toch.....
Respect !!!!
PS voor zover ik weet vliegt hij nu, 4 jaar later,nog steeds rond boven de schotse hooglanden
En ja ik heb de voorzet gegeven dan zal ik hem zelf ook maar even inkoppen. Het is natuurlijk niet moeilijk om je landingen beter te doen dan mijn gecontroleerde crashes. Maar toch.....
Respect !!!!
PS voor zover ik weet vliegt hij nu, 4 jaar later,nog steeds rond boven de schotse hooglanden
28 apr