DOT seeks age 60 opinion, young guys speak up

[PVB BEACH]

Here is the web address of two different steering commitees sponsered by the DOT. They are looking for opinions on the upcoming age 60 rule. Take the time to fill out both opinion surveys or don't complain if they change the rule.

Fly Safe


1st website:

http://dms.dot.gov/search/searchResultsSimple.cfm?numberValue=26139&searchType=docket

docket# faa-2006-26139

2nd website:

http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi...tml&log=linklog&to=http://www.regulations.gov

Regulations.gov site info: keyword, anyword search- Age 60 Aviation Rulemaking Commitee

 

[lostplnetairman]

Thanks for the link. We will certainly speak up--not the way you want, however! And we assume your numerous spelling errors were not due to your young age and inability to spell! LOL!

 

[I Hate Freight]

Thanks. I'll be sure to respond as I am all for changing this out-dated, useless rule.

 

[General Lee]

Thanks. I'll be sure to respond as I am all for changing this out-dated, useless rule.

Great, enjoy your ERJ FO slot for ten more years. You probably think the rule about not marrying your sister is out-dated too. You want to date and "out" your sister, and then marry her. I am hillarious! I bet the majority disagree with you.

Bye Bye--General Lee

 

[bluesideup1]

I sent them my note I will put it down below I know someone will be able to come up with something better but here is a start:

"Please keep the safety valve in place. The older you get the more deterioration you have in both mental and physical abilities. These pilots asking for an increase in the mandatory retirement age are jeopardizing our airlines and your lives. There is no reason to let anyone at the controls of a passenger jet that is over 60. The only thing increasing the age will do is increase the likelihood that an accident will happen. No one can say that a 65 year old pilot is safer than a 60 year old pilot so why take the chance. This rule has helped the U.S. to have the safest air carriers in the world so I see no reason to tempt fate and change a rule that is working."

 

[Lear70]

Add me to the "in favor" of the age 65 increase.

I'm 35, does that make me an "old guy" looking to increase my longevity? WTFE...

Thanks for not making me have to go in search for it. I've already written all my congressmen and senators 2 or 3 times about it. Guess it's time to do it again.

 

[UM#1]

So when (date) does the FAA make the decision either way?

 

[bvt1151]

Great, enjoy your ERJ FO slot for ten more years. You probably think the rule about not marrying your sister is out-dated too. You want to date and "out" your sister, and then marry her. I am hillarious! I bet the majority disagree with you.

Bye Bye--General Lee

I don't get it. Why would I want to end the career of an experienced pilot just to move up one seniority number.

Unity! (until it serves my purpose)

 

[Oh-ryan]

I sent them my note I will put it down below I know someone will be able to come up with something better but here is a start:

"Please keep the safety valve in place. The older you get the more deterioration you have in both mental and physical abilities. These pilots asking for an increase in the mandatory retirement age are jeopardizing our airlines and your lives. There is no reason to let anyone at the controls of a passenger jet that is over 60. The only thing increasing the age will do is increase the likelihood that an accident will happen. No one can say that a 65 year old pilot is safer than a 60 year old pilot so why take the chance. This rule has helped the U.S. to have the safest air carriers in the world so I see no reason to tempt fate and change a rule that is working."

I have no opinion on the rule as it does not affect me, but this "safety" argument is a waste of time. Pilots are among the most closely monitored and scrutinized professionals around. You have to constantly attend training, pass sim/flight checks and medical exams. If you can do that... have fun in your jet. If you can't go buy a rocking chair. The current age is in place because of money and politics, not safety. So please don't use safety as the argument because it was not the argument to set it at 60.

 

[cactuspilot]

I sent them my note I will put it down below I know someone will be able to come up with something better but here is a start:

"Please keep the safety valve in place. The older you get the more deterioration you have in both mental and physical abilities. These pilots asking for an increase in the mandatory retirement age are jeopardizing our airlines and your lives. There is no reason to let anyone at the controls of a passenger jet that is over 60. The only thing increasing the age will do is increase the likelihood that an accident will happen. No one can say that a 65 year old pilot is safer than a 60 year old pilot so why take the chance. This rule has helped the U.S. to have the safest air carriers in the world so I see no reason to tempt fate and change a rule that is working."

What a crok of SH$T