I would keep flying as a hobby at this age. At 39 with a family it is a harsh road to take. I would think you most likely won't make it to any major airlines as you will have to compete with 25-30 year olds. You can probably still make it as captain on a turboprop at some bush/charter company but yo...

Doc, I absolutely agree with you on all of the above. It looks like kids who had it tough want everybody else to have a sip of it....it reminds me of one country's military where I once served for 2 years on the opposite side of north pole, you get there and get beaten every night for first 6 months...

Some of my friends are flying for different Canadian carriers, they all say the same thing: ”Companies in Canada are hiring in vast numbers…people getting hired right out of the school to fly right seat on turboprops and it is considered a norm.” Just few years ago fresh pilots would have to do disp...

Hello, I am 33 and just renewed my Class 1 medical and when I was at the doctor’s my BP went up along with heart rate, It was something like 150/90 by 95. My normal BP is 120/80 and heart rate usually 60-80, I am in good shape and exercise regularly… Medical examiner didn’t say a word just did my EC...

Hello,
Can someone recommend a decent flight school in GTA area (preferably closer to Newmarket...) to do MIFR training. I know about Canadian Flyers and Toronto Airways but want to see if there are more options out there...
Thanks in advance.

Hello, I am 34 years old and just got my PPL , I almost made my mind to pursue flying as a career. I am aware of all up and downs in the industry and the only thing that keeps me hanging is my AGE.... My flight instructor says it is good age to enter the industry, but i would like to hear other opin...