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Lake Amphibian

Flying Lower and Slower at 86

By Joni M. Fisher · June 1, 2026 · 4 Comments

At 86, retired attorney Peter Hartmann has transitioned from a fast Turbo Cessna 210 to a lower, slower Lake Amphibian. He shares how a modern digital cockpit keeps him safely flying — and adjusting to the realities of aging in the sky.

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