Yes LD Max you are correct. Younger pilots do also have problems with learning. Every age has some learning difficulty. However I have instructed both younger and older pilots at a Basic Training level and have discovered that the older generations are harder to teach and take longer to pick up on important skills.
I am in no way saying a 300hr 20YO should be given a job over a 8000hr 40YO. But if I had the choice between 2 pilots with the same times the younger would most likely win. Exception to case would be if the pilot was too young (Less then 23ish, you need the added maturity).
Never said it was fair, just giving a separate view.
Edit due sepling
Last edited by rmcdonal; 26th Apr 2006 at 12:08.