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Forum: Rumours & News
31st Aug 2011, 00:10
Replies: 702
Views: 213,221
Posted By skol

It's not the heart attacks that are the problem,...

It's not the heart attacks that are the problem, it's what's going on between their ears and the prognosis is not good.

I've flown with F/O's in their late 60's and they take a bit of...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Oct 2010, 05:40
Replies: 702
Views: 213,221
Posted By skol

protectthe hornet. "I am an excellent airline...

protectthe hornet.
"I am an excellent airline pilot"

Actually I don't feel the need to work on it because I'm not insecure enough to have to, and I've been one since 1969 which is probably a lot...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Oct 2010, 20:06
Replies: 702
Views: 213,221
Posted By skol

protect the hornet, No seniority, just 'how...

protect the hornet,

No seniority, just 'how good a pilot you are'.

The grace and favour system. LOL

Obviously have a very high opinion of your own ability.
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Oct 2010, 20:04
Replies: 702
Views: 213,221
Posted By skol

Here's something else you might want to consider....

Here's something else you might want to consider.
The last time I did a medical and had a discussion about aged pilots, the doctor told me that in old people the guy could be doing a crossword on...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Oct 2010, 05:46
Replies: 702
Views: 213,221
Posted By skol

What supposition exactly are you referring to? ...

What supposition exactly are you referring to?

And of of course I will advise the company I work for that I am not arrive at particular airfields at particular hours, are you pulling my chain?
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Oct 2010, 00:52
Replies: 702
Views: 213,221
Posted By skol

Just before I turned 60 I complained bitterly to...

Just before I turned 60 I complained bitterly to the doctor who was carrying out my medical about having to be extra vigilant because I was flying with geriatrics who weren't up to the job.
I...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Oct 2010, 19:49
Replies: 702
Views: 213,221
Posted By skol

MPH, I'll say this again. I've just turned 60...

MPH,
I'll say this again.
I've just turned 60 myself and while there's not too many upsides the big one was not having to fly with 70 year old f/o's anymore. Some should be mowing the lawns, a...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Oct 2010, 07:16
Replies: 702
Views: 213,221
Posted By skol

But the guy who died at 43 probably still had all...

But the guy who died at 43 probably still had all his faculties which is more than you can say for a couple of 70 year olds I've flown with.
He won't fly anymore but the geriatrics will.
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Sep 2010, 05:26
Replies: 702
Views: 213,221
Posted By skol

As I've mentioned before on this forum we have...

As I've mentioned before on this forum we have over 65 and a few 70 year old F/O's a couple of whom are not faring too well but hang in there anyway for some unknown reason.
They don't go back to...
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Aug 2010, 00:48
Replies: 702
Views: 213,221
Posted By skol

411A, Here's my theory on what these dudes are...

411A,
Here's my theory on what these dudes are up too.
Despite the fact they're well aware they're not up to the job, they don't want to quit while they're ahead.
It's going to be an ignominious...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Aug 2010, 22:21
Replies: 702
Views: 213,221
Posted By skol

411A, A couple of these guys have been hauled...

411A,
A couple of these guys have been hauled over the coals in the office for nodding off at a moments notice, day and night. OK, we all get tired and drop off from time to time but the idea is to...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Aug 2010, 19:28
Replies: 702
Views: 213,221
Posted By skol

Green Guard You're obviously unfamiliar with...

Green Guard

You're obviously unfamiliar with the datalink, CPDLC, call it what you like, so I'll help you out, mate.
It's a requirement to obtain ATC permission to go off track so a request for...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Aug 2010, 08:02
Replies: 702
Views: 213,221
Posted By skol

Last year I was flying long haul with a 70 year...

Last year I was flying long haul with a 70 year old F/O who is a check F/O, checking F/O's and S/O's. On this occasion he was checking the S/O. This was a 4 pilot crew, 2 on, 2 off, and during the...
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Aug 2010, 05:48
Replies: 702
Views: 213,221
Posted By skol

Well he didn't go into that but given this...

Well he didn't go into that but given this particular doctor's reliance on the aviation industry for his business I'm sure he alerted the authority involved, to do otherwise would be medical practice...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Aug 2010, 23:02
Replies: 702
Views: 213,221
Posted By skol

I've discussed the matter of aging pilots, with...

I've discussed the matter of aging pilots, with the MD who does my medicals, at some length.
This guy also does medicals for foreign carriers and is very involved in the aviation industry.
He's a...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Aug 2010, 20:41
Replies: 702
Views: 213,221
Posted By skol

Alzheimers or senile dementia is obviously much...

Alzheimers or senile dementia is obviously much more likely in a person of advanced age so it is certainly a good argument.
Of course there are cases of dementia in middle age but extremely rare and...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Aug 2010, 19:44
Replies: 702
Views: 213,221
Posted By skol

I've flown with a 70 year old F/O who I am sure...

I've flown with a 70 year old F/O who I am sure is in the first stages of dementia.
The first major accident caused by a P in C handicapped by an age related mental condition will cause the entire...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Aug 2010, 22:06
Replies: 702
Views: 213,221
Posted By skol

Pugilist, Fair comment, but these guys were...

Pugilist,
Fair comment, but these guys were showing some very demonstrable signs of mental deterioration, and falling asleep, sometimes constantly.
On one occasion I chose to go sick rather than...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Aug 2010, 20:27
Replies: 702
Views: 213,221
Posted By skol

I've flown with 70 year old F/O's longhaul. Got...

I've flown with 70 year old F/O's longhaul.
Got their medicals OK but unfortunately there's no means of checking their brains for ability to stay awake and mental confusion from time-to-time.
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