These threads come up from time to time — the opposite of the “what plane should I buy?” threads. I’m thinking about giving up aviation, a lifestyle I’ve lived for most of 30 years.
I just turned 60 and, just like that, I realized that I’m running the bell lap, playing the fourth quarter, acting the third act, or whatever metaphor speaks to you. The question is, does aviation add to or subtract from my life in the next decade or so?
Wife prefers flying if it gets us there quicker. I’ll fly as long as I can, while feeling safe doing so. She also likes to invite her friends. While I also like flying EAA young eagles. I’ll continue until I cannot. And I’m pretty sure I will be able to make that decision.