Assoc. Press study finds older pilots=accidents

[Sporto]

Gorilla has nailed it.

After listening to this debate for some time, this makes the most sense. This is the only case scenario that resembles a "Win- Win" situation.

Personally, I would like to see the rule stay for all the reasons that have been stated repeatedly, but if it does change this idea would be somewhat palatable.

Later Gator

 

[Max Chat]

1.FARs are more for liability than safety as they are usually driven by an occurence.

2.The original article covered PT91 pilots ie:single pilot, a BFR every 2 years and medicals just as infrequently - not the PT121 rules we have to abide by, plus the fact that there is someone qualified next to the "old guy".