Originally Posted by
Clearedtocross
Why would the 2nd pilot need to be younger if there’s no degradation in safety???
If you note, the proposal would remove the current requirement that one pilot be under 60. So basically since there's no operational data showing increased risk, they're going to the next level. So just like last time, taking a conservative approach initially until they see how it plays out in the real world
Originally Posted by
Clearedtocross
Why not study it(and collect data first), then make a proposal?
This is the CRM equivalent of committing to an alternate without asking Dispatch and your First Officer… aka poor planning and decision making. This group appears to lack the safety oriented thinking required to make such decisions.
Because they've already decided what they want to do, for their own reasons. The follow-up data collection and study is just to reassure the regulators and decision makers. Money talks...
It is possible that ICAO could approve it, but require some analysis or data first. This is just the ask from the big business interests.
Originally Posted by
Boeing Aviator
It’s not required, however just like with the original age 60 to 65 change. Having a pilot under 60 was required with a pilot over 60. However that was dropped by the FAA fairly quickly once the data revealed it was totally unnecessary.
Basically.