>
> However, I think that you are seriously mischaracterising the 40-50 year
> old cohort. At Caboolture GC, probably 50% of our new members are in
> this age group. Interestingly, the desire to learn to fly has, for a
> couple of new members, provided the stimulus needed to loose some
> weight!
>
> As an instructor, I would have to agree that they can take longer to
> learn than the youngsters, but that is not a problem provided we are
> careful to ensure the slower progress does not affect their confidence.
> We had one individual (over 60) who took well over 100 (aero tow)
> launches to get up to solo competency. I don't think this individual is
> going to want to go off XC or fly in comps, but she enjoys her local
> flying at Caboolture. It's not for us to tell her that she has to spread
> her wings wider!
>
Maurie Bradney had a theory that on average it takes about an extra hour for an ab
initio student to achieve solo standard for each 5 years over 30.
>From what I've seen I suspect the theory is about right.
This extra time to solo shouldn't be a barrier. This age group is likely to be more
patient than an 18 year old!
Redmond Quinn
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