This is my last post on the subject.
A lot smarter people than you and me made the rules and on the face of it they seem logical. Most of the people i know (with the exception of a handful) over 60 have all lost a lot of what made them great pilots when they were younger. Lifes a bitch but we've just got to accept it.
flungdung&Whirlybird and all the other over 60 wantoflytillidie blokes out their a question: How many of you tried to support your mates, colleagues who have been forced to retire at at 58 or 60 over the last 30 years??????
How many years ago was the criteria established and what is the average life expectancy now?
If over 60 and you can still pass a line check then you've obviously not lost your skills.
Times change, for someone so young I'm surprised you didn't notice that.