Originally Posted by
FoxHunter
Why? A great deal has to do with the experience level in the cockpit. Now you still advocate kicking the most experienced out, good that the FAA no longer holds that view.
Um, sure, if you say so. I'd say that it's because we're vigilant enough to remove people from the cockpit prior to serious degradation in skills.
And the study that you will point to as far as this experience level is ...? All studies that I've seen indicate that once you're past the first 1500 hours, any increased experience does little to improve safety.