I learned to fly a Piper J-3 Cub way back in the 1950's. In the 60's I obtained my commercial, instrument, multi-engine, and became a flight instructor. I built flight time instructing while attending college then jumped at the chance to fly the mail between San Francisco and Eureka. Eighteen months later, I graduated from Humboldt, quit the mail-run, and applied to United, American and TWA. They all said, "You're too old". I was 30 and, at the time, the Vietnam War was providing them with tons of younger pilots.

I have over 6000 hours and still enjoy flying (mostly simulated now). My Microsoft Hangar houses over 50 aircraft ranging in performance from 50 MPH putt-putts to the famous/experimental/fictional MACH 10 scramjet called Darkstar. The best part about flight simulation is that it's practically cost-free....no gas, no insurance, no maintenance, no hangar rent, etc. etc.

Welcome aboard. What's on your Bucket List?

Blair