SmoketrailCharlie, They say you are never too old. I agree with the suggestions about starting your flying learning process with a good trainer airplane. You could find one on this site in the Buy&Sell section and start with an instructor and a buddy system. I will soon to be 72 and I have enjoyed this hobby for over 40 years. I still build and fly what I build. I compete in events, and have met some outstanding people. I have friends I correspond with from around world on the Internet. As I aged, I had to sell my fast movers, they were always 300-400 ft. ahead of me. I now build & fly 1/4 scale World War 1 airplanes and of course a 1/4 scale Piper Cub. Here some pictures of my planes.
Sopwith Pup, 7 yrs old, still flyin'
E-1 Eindecker 6 yrs old, sold, still flyin'
Fokker D-VII, Crashed, 3 yrs old
Fokker D-VII, 4 yrs old, still flyin'
Spad XIII, 1 yr old, still flyin'
Now my Piper Cub
This is my favorite Cub, 6 yrs old, still flyin' and takin' pictures
I believe to grow older, your mind and body needs to be
ACTIVE.
Fair Winds & Happy Flyin'
Rich