I totally agree Brit Bus Driver, BA keep on saying that there is a standard and if you pass you are in, but that should be the same for all regardless of experience or age. The sim assessors should not apply their own rules on top.
You cannot pass someone on potential...that is crazy.
There should be a level playing field for all.
I have also experienced the age discrimation first hand from BA and I also know that none of my so called 'older colleagues' made it through (all described a more difficult assesment that their younger partner).
Good luck to all going on assesments and would welcome all to post comments following them.