77 year old Jordanian flying enthusiast builds own cockpit - in pictures

  • Mohammad Malhas, a Jordanian who built his own cockpit, says he had a great passion for flying.
    Mohammad Malhas, a Jordanian who built his own cockpit, says he had a great passion for flying.
  • The 77-year-old always wanted to fly planes but was unable to pursue his dream because of financial constraints.
    The 77-year-old always wanted to fly planes but was unable to pursue his dream because of financial constraints.
  • Mohammad Malhas plays chess with his wife at his home in the Jordanian capital, Amman.
    Mohammad Malhas plays chess with his wife at his home in the Jordanian capital, Amman.
  • Mohammad Malhas at his workshop inside his home in Amman. Reuters
    Mohammad Malhas at his workshop inside his home in Amman. Reuters
  • Mohammad Malhas, a 77-year-old Jordanian flying enthusiast who built his own cockpit, demonstrates a flight simulator at his home in Amman. All photos: Reuters
    Mohammad Malhas, a 77-year-old Jordanian flying enthusiast who built his own cockpit, demonstrates a flight simulator at his home in Amman. All photos: Reuters