Check quietly pounded away stating thus: " Psyan, you are right as much as I enjoy a cup of tea I do like a little friendly discussion. Were would PPRUNE be without it?"
Quite.
["I agree but providing that in doing so you do not affect others rights."]
"I'm not sure that I understand this statement in the present context as how being able to or wish to work longer affect anyone's rights."
My phrasing means simply that the desires of some to continue flying is fine provided that there is NO risk as a consequence of age related issues, to those that have a right to the best standards available and that can be legislated for. Because that is what the customer wants. If you are an old fart but can still make the medical grade fine. There is however an increased risk as a consequence of age its a fact of life. That risk should not be ignored simply because a few are late starters and haven't had their fill just yet or out of some sense of 'but it aint fair' [stamp of feet petulantly]. To increase age without stringent checks is to increase risk. Even then, there is no fool proof method of defining possible sudden incapacitation as a consequence of age. Therefore a limit is imposed on age on the assumption that up to that point the circumstances are manageable. It's a slippery slope and there are many at the top looking down with regret and absolutely no chance in hell of avoiding the journey.
Already there a movers to increase initial ages for driving cars and there have been moves to restrict driving with age. The reasons behind this are sound and the aim is to improve safety. There is no difference here and there will be those who fall out of the 'average' and who consequently will feel marginalised. That is the way it is.
"Once again you are right, we are all permitted our own opinions, it's just that some of us are unable to put them forward without causing offence. Then the fish bite!"
Well it does not really matter what you do, there will always be someone to take a fence.
"I have no axe to grind on the subject, I'm an old fart now but am happy to be a part of a two crew operation. My first 8000 hours were single pilot and I was happy with my own company, the next 9000 hours and growing have also been great by having the company of a second pilot. At 65 I'll stop because I have to not because I want to, and while I will be sad it won't be the end of the world, I've the second half of my life to live. Dread to think what my wife will say having me home all day though!!"
LOL ......well I am looking forward to the 'second half of my life' as you put it. I am capable of more than just this and besides, there is far more to do and see. However, being at home will seem very strange......not sure where it is.........
Best Wishes