rescue Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 G'day - Allways wanted to be at the controls, however, my flying experience is limited to passenger and Air Observer airtime in both Fixed and Rotary wing. I have signed up to learn to fly a Jabiru after seeing a few of these aircraft on the Nullabor during a recent trip. Have participaited in my TIF and really enjoyed it. I have just turned 50 and my wife considers this to be a great alternative to the Sports Car or Harley Motorbike 'mid life crisis' solutions my mates have pursued. I look forward to meeting new people and continuing to develop new skills and experiences. Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flying dog Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 It is never too late to learn. Bankstown will be expensive as it is GA. You will need to go somewhere non-controlled. EG: Oaks, Wollongong. Camden of a weekday. Never let the bucket get full! (or is that empty?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraemeK Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Welcome rescue! You'll find lots of helpful folks here, it's a great site. As for age, wish I'd started when I was 50, I wouldn't have wasted a whole decade! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pudestcon Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Goodonya rescue, Welcome to a great resource here. Looking forward to reading some of your observer stories if you care to tell us. Pud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza 38 Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Welcome rescue , good luck with your training mate. Thumb up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil_S Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Hi rescue, Good move! I started learning at 53 and just passed my test the other day (at 54). Should have done it years ago! You will definitely enjoy it, and you will get lots of support from the guys at this site. Fly safe! Neil :thumb_up: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydog Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 A mid life crisis ????? No,....its a mid life indulgence. Enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Decca Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Hi Rescue, & welcome. I can appreciate your "wanted to be at the controls, however....". Never too late. Regards, Decca. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rescue Posted January 23, 2010 Author Share Posted January 23, 2010 Thanks to everyone for the words of welcome and the encouragement. Will keep you posted on the progress from mudslugger to aviator.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest milton56 Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Welcome Rescue I started Ga in the 70's and let it lapse due to work. I'm now 50 odd, have built my own plane and now hope to finish my certificate in it. Flying is a feeling of freedom. Regards Milton:welcome: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RKW Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Welcome, Greg. It's never too late to have a mid-life crisis.:laugh:It's safer than flying a Harley! Cheers, Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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