An interesting article on where 'age 60' first appeared!
Age 60 and that moron Quesada
Having had to defend, from 'management' and a grossly dishonest young Captain, one of my pilots, a Captain, who had passed 60 in a international corporate jet operation I can assure you that it only applies (age 60) to Part 121/RPT style ops.
I'm 41 and while I probably will be able to afford to retire at 55 I reserve the right to continue for as long as I'm able to from a medical/standards point of view or for as long as it's still fun.
I can't see myself wanting to go much past 60 no matter how much fun I'm still having...if for no other reason than there are other things I'd like to do as well...long distance sailing for one...and I want to do those while I'm still fit enough...flying wise I'll just hop into my Bonanza when the mood takes.
Chuck.