65 a cutoff?

[Semore Butts]

Hi Semore, good to see you are still kicking.

Yeah I'm good thanks! Headed out tomorrow to strap on a 680.
It is a lousey thread for sure. You just can't keep the youngins from screwing themselves.
You can bet the generation after them will be even worse!
Oh well, you reap what you sew!

Hope you're wll man! Semore

 

[NachoMamma]

This is all about get out of my seat, but can not say that, it is too greedy, So we protest age in the name of safety, because who can be against safety? It is like motherhood and patriotism.

Gee, it all sounds so sinister...I wonder how the airlines are getting away with it.

 

[Grizz]

pure get out of my seat

You suck at reading comprehension. I'm 52 and have been a Captain at NetJets for quite a while. I'm going to medical out sometime in the next year due to an old injury that requires further surgery. With that in mind, go back and reread what I posted.

I think the rules should be the same across the board. Without a truly comprehensive physical to determine ability, some type of age limit appears to be the next best solution. I would prefer tighter physical standards and no age limit. Barring that, the same age limit should apply across the board to all types of commercial flying.

 

[fischman]

Yeah I'm good thanks! Headed out tomorrow to strap on a 680.
It is a lousey thread for sure. You just can't keep the youngins from screwing themselves.
You can bet the generation after them will be even worse!
Oh well, you reap what you sew!

Hope you're wll man! Semore

Hey! Not all of us youngsters are bad! :beer: <---that's Stag Beer in those mugs

 

[Semore Butts]

Hey! Not all of us youngsters are bad!

Not at all! But sometimes you are your own worst enemy!

 

[fischman]

Not at all! But sometimes you are your own worst enemy!

I think that statement rings true for all pilots, not just the young ones.

 

[Semore Butts]

Barring that, the same age limit should apply across the board to all types of commer

Damn Griz! I can't believe you would support that? Not everybody is gonna be able to get on the "Harvey Watt" program like you.
Some healthy guys may need that extra year or 2?

I know you would rather be on the line then grounded, I feel for you.
I'm against any rules that take away personal options.

For the record? I hope the hell I don't have to work pass 65.

Take care, Semore

 

[Grizz]

As I said - and I'll say it again...I'm for a level playing field. No matter what direction you choose in aviation.

I also said that I'm in favor of tougher physical standards that will weed out folks that should be done - and to drop the age restriction altogether.

But - if the FAA in its infinite wisdom can't come up with an adequate physical standard and decides that age related criteria is the best way to go, it should be the same for everyone.

I'm also for universal rest and duty rules that make good scientific sense and save lives. But then again, I'm more concerned about safety than the FAA is.

Lastly - I'm betting that if you look back on my posts here a few years, my position on the equal playing field hasn't changed. Harvey Watt is a nice safety net that we have but it hasn't changed how I feel about the issue.

 

[Grizz]

Here ya go Semore. Saved ya the trouble. Here's a post of mine from well before we had Harvey Watt. Imagine that - it says the same thing.

http://forums.flightinfo.com/showpost.php?p=2101925&postcount=127

 

[pilotyip]

You suck at reading comprehension. I'm 52 and have been a Captain at NetJets for quite a while. I'm going to medical out sometime in the next year due to an old injury that requires further surgery. With that in mind, go back and reread what I posted.

I think the rules should be the same across the board. Without a truly comprehensive physical to determine ability, some type of age limit appears to be the next best solution. I would prefer tighter physical standards and no age limit. Barring that, the same age limit should apply across the board to all types of commercial flying.

Ah! a little name calling; it so FI. Now back to our regular programing, I did reread, still don't get it. Again sorry about your medical problem, but how I am supposed to know anything about that in your post?

I am all for improved medical standards, vice picking an age. Because are many out there flying who would not pass that medical.

But when someone cries age and safety, it is really all about get out of my seat, pure greed.

 

[landlover]

I did reread, still don't get it.

I am all for improved medical standards, vice picking an age. Because are many out there flying who would not pass that medical.

But when someone cries age and safety, it is really all about get out of my seat, pure greed.

Yip are you sure you can read & understand English?

 

[CA1900]

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/795/ohlookitsthisthreadagai.jpg

 

[realityman]

CA1900,

That's pretty funny!!

I was gonna reply to this thread, but saw your link and figured 'why bother?'. Too much short-sightedness from quite a few on here.

Oh well.

 

[G4dude]

Ah! a little name calling; it so FI. Now back to our regular programing, I did reread, still don't get it. Again sorry about your medical problem, but how I am supposed to know anything about that in your post?

I am all for improved medical standards, vice picking an age. Because are many out there flying who would not pass that medical.

But when someone cries age and safety, it is really all about get out of my seat, pure greed.

I think the medical standards are adequate. What would you like to see tightened up?

 

[Pervis]

I think the medical standards are adequate. What would you like to see tightened up?

Two words-Dr. Adrian. At least he no longer holds an AME ticket. Unfortunately, he's not alone. How often do you see folks on any aviation blog asking about AMEs in this city or that? They're not looking for "thorough" doctors.

Back to the age thing. In my 50+ years of life, I have never seen anyone face this sort of discrimination in any other field. Why not limit every field to 10 years practice? Then folks will get out of each other's way so we can all have a turn at "our seat". Sheesh.

 

[Grizz]

Full blood chemistry work-ups at least once a year, neuro-cognitive testing at least every 5 years and range of motion evaluations at every physical would be a good place to start. That is if they really are concerned about safety.

 

[zonejumper]

Two words-Dr. Adrian. At least he no longer holds an AME ticket. Unfortunately, he's not alone. How often do you see folks on any aviation blog asking about AMEs in this city or that? They're not looking for "thorough" doctors.

Back to the age thing. In my 50+ years of life, I have never seen anyone face this sort of discrimination in any other field. Why not limit every field to 10 years practice? Then folks will get out of each other's way so we can all have a turn at "our seat". Sheesh.

According to the young'uns, it's got NOTHING to do with selfishness and their sense of entitlement----it's all about "safety."

You want to see some real vitriol, check out the "Canadian Pilot Age" thread that's been floating around for a couple of months. Now, that'll make you nauseous.uke:

 

[gunfyter]

We ought to eliminate Smokers and Drinkers too. You know you have to pay higher life insurance rates. Maybe a 5 mile run as part of the medical on a tread mill.

 

[jonjuan]

We ought to eliminate Smokers and Drinkers too. You know you have to pay higher life insurance rates. Maybe a 5 mile run as part of the medical on a tread mill.

Heck, everyone left would be a GV CA.

 

[rajflyboy]

Gotta love these original new topics. Let the old farts fly till they die for christ sake!! Why should we persecute the current blue hairs for having 3 ex wives, $700,000 mortagage's at 52 years old and generally having no frick'n clue how to manage a dollar.

We all know that flying an approach with a current medical and eating crew meals is all it takes to be a great frac pilot.......Next

Good Post! I love it!