How old is too old to begin flight training?
Say “student pilot and most people think of a youngster chasing a dream. In reality, today’s fledgling is likely a middle-aged adult who’s not only chasing, but actually fulfilling a lifelong ambition to be a pilot. The ages of today’s student pilots average in their thirties and today’s average active pilots are in their forties. In addition, more than 25 percent of all U.S. pilots with current medical certificates are in their fifties. And some pilots learn to fly when they retire. Is Thunderbolt Air pilot training schedule flexible? Thunderbolt Air Flight Instructors understand that many of our students have time constraints that vary from week to week. School, work, and family obligations take priority. Our online scheduling system provides each student with the means to schedule their instructor and flight lesson from their home or work at their convenience.
Say “student pilot” and most people think of a youngster chasing a dream. In reality, today’s fledgling is likely a middle-aged adult who’s not only chasing, but actually fulfilling a lifelong ambition to be a pilot. The ages of today’s student pilots average in their thirties and today’s average active pilots are in their forties. In addition, more than 25 percent of all U.S. pilots with current medical certificates are in their fifties. And some pilots learn to fly when they retire.
