CSU_ram,
The issue isn't "To each his own." There's no answer there.
The issue isn't the occasional guy who can "...strap on 50 lbs of rocks and climb mountains." Or the "...the 75 year old Gulfstream pilots passing my jet...". Statistically insignificant data.
The issue is replacing thousands of Part 121 pilots hitting the end of their careers...whatever the max age or the lack thereof. Eliminating the max age isn't the answer...won't solve the problem...won't produce thousands of Part 121 pilots which is the subject of this thread. It's a numbers game and adding small numbers of 65+ y/o people who can jump the hurdles for another couple of years won't win that game.
But, sure go ahead and eliminate the max age. Give it a go. I actually don't care but would vote for your plan if given the chance just to see how it played out.
I'm 69 years old...did my 35 years in Part 121. And wish you young folks all the best.
Last edited by bafanguy; 22nd March 2016 at 23:06.