Title:
A Septuagenarians Aviation Adventure
Topic:
A Septuagenarian’s Journey to Earn His Pilot’s License, Fly Every MD & VA Airport, and Retire With Gratitude.
Brief Description:
This session follows a man who became a pilot in his seventies, overcoming vision challenges and training setbacks to earn his license in January 2020 with over 350 flight hours. He bought his own aircraft, visited every public-use airport in Maryland and Virginia. He also shares weather resources and tips for navigating complex towered airports. Eventually, he chose to end his flying career when he recognized his abilities were beginning to diminish, closing the chapter with gratitude for the experiences and friendships it brought.
For other pilots, the session offers:
- A model of persistence through setbacks and physical challenges
- Lessons in adapting to changing personal capabilities and circumstances
- Guidance on resources and navigation strategies for challenging airports
- Ideas for adding enjoyment by combining flying with memorable destinations
- Human Factors Awareness
- An example of wise self-assessment in choosing when to retire from flying
Lunch available at noon before the session.
Select Number:
EA07138992
Location of Seminar:
Chesapeake Sport Pilot
210 Airport Road
Stevensville, MD 21666
Directions to Venue:
The seminar is at the Chesapeake Sport Pilot building in the maintenance hangar.
Please register for the event so that your email address is available in case we need to notify you about any venue changes.
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Seating:
70
seats at the facility,
70
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
BAL FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Presented at no cost by Chesapeake Sport Pilot.
Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.
Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Recreational Flyer Outreach
Additional Event Documents:
