Speculating that those over a certain age might have this, or that condition is not germaine to this discussion. A person 28 years old may have trouble hearing. A person 26 years old may have trouble seeing.

While the physical diabilities may preclude someone from flying, the age is not the determinant...the condition is. A person may be black, blue, or yellow. The color of his skin and his age are incidental to his disabilities....and abilities.

I have no problem putting my certificates on the line each time I take a check ride, or a physical, I expect to be held to the same standards as everyone else...age notwithstanding .

So many of the anti-age comments on this thread remind me forceably of the justifications for racial discrimination I heard in the 50's and 60's. Deja vu. Bottom line, some people feel justified in marginalizing groups without knowing (or caring) a thing about the abilities of the indivduals in that group.

It's just plain wrong.