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.
There is an easy way to do a valid study. Assess yourself and those you fly with or drink beer with. After the early 50s, illness and disease begins to increase. That is just the way it is. They can increase the age to anything they want. The result will be a higher disability load on the carrier.