Originally Posted by
Joeshmoe
Its a touchy subject. I think the age is a bit of a deterent when it comes to making tough decisions. Sure the 1500+ hour CFI will have a better grasp on making good pilot decisions but I'd certainly feel much better if the guy up front wasn't still dripping behind the ears. Say what you will about hours and experience but LIFE itself gives you just as much real world knowledge and experience.
I know at 20, 21, 22 years old I was nowhere NEAR ready to sit up front in a transport category aircraft.
Age as it applies to decision making skills still have no relevance IMO. At age 25 I've seen better decisions be made by people younger people than guys way older than I. I'm sure there's some 18, 19, 20 year old kids who's had to make tougher decisions in life than most 29year olds? Alot of people lives these days are guided by parents, peers, magazines and what other suggest.