There was a HNL rope-start “herpes” pilot who flew till he was 80. Kept passing his medicals and check rides. Go figure…

there are plenty of under age 65 pilots who couldn’t pass more stringent medical/cognitive tests now. Be careful what you wish for.

Age 60 was a greed-driven deal by the then CEO of AA and the then Administrator of the CAA because he wanted his senior Union supporting pilots forced out.

The age limit has always been a political thing.