Name: A Septuagenarians Aviation Adventure
Start: 2025-10-04
End: 2025-10-04
Location: W29 - Bay Bridge

10/04

Saturday October 04, 2025

01:00 PM - 03:00 PM

W29 - Bay Bridge

A Septuagenarians Aviation Adventure

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.

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