"Greg Farris" wrote in message
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In article . com,
says...

Why is this a good thing. So now the old *******s are going to keep
their butts in the left seat and no one else gets a chance? "Good
news"????

Good news for them!
Good news for the flying public, who benefit from their experience.
Good new for you when you get closer to that age and make a quick 180 on
your
above post! :-)

Good news in general because it's just plain realistic.
Pilots have to watch their health all their lives, and most want nothing
more
than to maintain their careers as long as possible. The 60 rule was
antiquated when it was instated 47 years ago - it has become more so
with
every passing year.


-Robert


Robert is right. Some of the greatest "Saves" in aviation history have
been accomplished by a 59 year old captain, Al Haynes/Sioux City comes to
mind
as does a B737 convertible for Hawaiian airlines. Both of these crews had an
"ancient" captain, legally on his last legs age wise, and both exhibited
incredible skill and knowlege of the systems in the process of saving
hundreds of lives. This is no accident, literally.

Al G

Al G