I think the old farts should give it away and retire gracefully.

It'll open up opportunities for young blokes trying to get somewhere having spent oodles of $$$'s qualifying and not be blocked by someone whose ego and impressions of self grandiose get in the way of reality.

So, Dodo, having spent oodles of THEIR money, aren't the old farts equally entitled to an income from their investment?

What makes you more entitled to an income?

Why would you not continue working in an industry and a job that you love... if you could? and if you could still enjoy it?

I know I won't be flying past my 60th birthday. More power to Jack Curtis and his like, who have so much experience and wisdom to offer.

Dodo, if you lead by example, you'll open up a spot for a pilot younger than you who has spent their $$ getting the ticket. :ok:

Colleague tells me a Airnorth E170 Captain retired last year at 70, with about 31k hours in his logbook.

I have.

Your next point?

That was the young blokes you were referring to?

Dog One, is that the gentleman that was CP of NJS?

Stationair, very recently I heard talk that the gentleman of whom you speak was still there (at Air North).