Age limitation for 91K

[rettofly]

This appears like a vestibular system check, I don't see the connection with cognitive processes.

I'm no expert, but I'm told by several medical practitioners that a decline in the vestibular functions, as demonstrated by declining ability in performing these "tests", is a fairly reliable marker for the onset of neurological problems.

 

[jppt2000]

This appears like a vestibular system check, I don't see the connection with cognitive processes.

I'm no expert, but I'm told by several medical practitioners that a decline in the vestibular functions, as demonstrated by declining ability in performing these "tests", is a fairly reliable marker for the onset of neurological problems.

Yup, no expert for sure.
IMHO there would be a problem with designing a test with the appropriate level of sensitivity.
It appears from many of the posts in this thread, are inspired specifically by greed.

 

[ArtVandalay]

Yo Art, ease up a little on the more mature guys as a group. I agree with you this particular guy was way over the hill at 70+. He had lost it. But there are lots of "older guys", fiftys and sixtys, who are still way sharp. Remember you can't teach experience and judgement. Some of the "young" captains are seriously lacking in those areas.

I won't argue with you there, I'm talking about the 70+ crowd and those late 60's guys that can't even lift bags because of arthritis.

 

[Jack Campbell]

It appears from many of the posts in this thread, are inspired specifically by greed.

Are you referring to the greed of pilots who are flying when they should be retired? (I am referring to those that are 65+ and are past their prime.) Or are younger guys the only ones who are greedy?

Airlines have to retire at 65. Why have a separate set of regs for non-airline pilots? BS. Save money while you are working. Enjoy flying until you can't, then retire. Don't fly past your prime. That's what this discussion is really about.

 

[jppt2000]

Are you referring to the greed of pilots who are flying when they should be retired? (I am referring to those that are 65+ and are past their prime.) Or are younger guys the only ones who are greedy?

Airlines have to retire at 65. Why have a separate set of regs for non-airline pilots? BS. Save money while you are working. Enjoy flying until you can't, then retire. Don't fly past your prime. That's what this discussion is really about.

IMO there are no "tests" that exist that are sensitive enough to define "past prime".
Except for the ones that that the pious and greedy, make up on anonymous internet message boards.

Why not go up and say this to the individuals you single out as flying past their prime?
Folks need your job too.

 

[Mike Jenvey]

<<<< IMO there are no "tests" that exist that are sensitive enough to define "past prime". >>>>

Perhaps repetitive use of words in forum posts is a symptom??? :laugh:

<<<< Except for the ones that that the pious and greedy, >>>>

 

[Dooker]

If they really wanted to, they could implement a fairly accurate and cheap test of cognitive ability.

Just toss one of the gummers an iPhone and tell him he has five minutes to dial his home number. If five minutes elapse without him successfuly placing the call, yank his first class. Problem solved.

 

[CA1900]

Hahahahaha....

 

[gutshotdraw]

What's an iphone?

 

[Mike Jenvey]

<<<< What's an iphone? >>>>

It's a slightly more modern version of a gramophone - one plays one's music collection when desired & converses with gentlemen such as Mr Marconi as if by magic - at a distance through thin air, would you believe!! Can't see it catching on though!

 

[jppt2000]

<<<< IMO there are no "tests" that exist that are sensitive enough to define "past prime". >>>>

Perhaps repetitive use of words in forum posts is a symptom??? :laugh:

<<<< Except for the ones that that the pious and greedy, >>>>

Oh yeah, got me there!
German shepherd (let's play) induced keyboard error.
People in glasss houses shouldn't throw stones.

 

[Mr. Irrelevant]

I won't argue with you there, I'm talking about the 70+ crowd and those late 60's guys that can't even lift bags because of arthritis.

Those pilots and the pretty boys with gay tendencies that don't want to ruffle their smooth skin or break a nail. Those guys are just as bad.

Mr. I.

 

[fischman]

Hey!!!!!!

 

[notapilot]

I'm with CoCo.

 

[bizjet800]

Never trust anyone over 30!