Flying as an Older Pilot

Course Description

Physician and flight instructor Dr. Victor Vogel has a special interest in the effects of aging on pilot performance and ways older pilots may fly safely longer. In this presentation he will:

• Define the “older pilot” and identify the medical and physiological issues they face.
• Review practical steps for older pilots to maintain proficiency, particularly in complex aircraft.
• Discuss practical steps to maintain safety when flying as an older pilot.
• Review the insurance issues faced by older pilots and suggest ways to maintain insurability.
• Provide answers to viewer questions.

Presenter

Dr. Victor Vogel became a private pilot in 1980 and has flown for more than 44 years with more than 2600 hours of flying experience. He became a CFI in 2019 and a CFII in 2020. He is a retired medical school professor and medical oncologist with 36 years of experience doing clinical research in breast cancer. He serves as a FAASTeam Representative for the Harrisburg, PA FSDO and is a member of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI). He is founder and president of Susquehanna STEM to the Skies, an educational public charity [501(c)(3)] that introduces high school and technical center youth to aviation career opportunities. He has a special interest in the physiological effects of aging on the safety of flight.