Originally Posted by
Andy
How do propose 'studying it'? And can you cite any studies in the past for any pilot age group?
What was the study done to raise the age from 60 to 65?
Has anyone who has recommended 'studying it' actually proposed how to conduct such a study?
This looks like another post to make the poster feel better by proposing unworkable solutions.
And therein lies the issue.
No one (including ALPA) is offering any solutions. They are simply saying “we need to study it.” Unfortunately, they know there are no ways to truly study cognitive decline in individuals because each of us are uniquely different. Furthermore, we will all decline at different rates. That is why we have flight physicals every six months. Our FAA certified doctors are supposed to be the gatekeepers on keeping unhealthy folks from flying. And why we have check rides every nine months.
I’ve said this numerous times in the past, I believe Congress will act on this because it shows they are doing something to address an issue.