Thats awesome you have the Charles Taylor award, something we all are striving for. I have 40 years in aviation myself, as I go to the IA renewal seminars each year 70% of us attending are over age 50. Last checking the stats we have about 20% annually retiring from aviation with only 5% coming in. Sadly I thing I am part of the last generation working with dope and fabric, wood and radial engines.