Originally Posted by
SkyHigh
I didn't remember that two over 60 can not fly together.
Skybolt mentioned that there is an "envelope" of optimum performance. So far all we have discussed is the lower end of the spectrum. Complacency is not necessarily related to age just as capacity for the job is not necessary related to experience however they are related, and there have been plenty of accidents blamed on complacent pilots.
Skyhigh
skyhigh, I mentioned nothing about complacency. My position is related to pilot skills. A skilled pilot may get complacent, but he/she does possess the skills to do the job. The complacent pilot needs motivation, which is a whole other issue.
These recent accidents are pointing to the conclusion that pilots who enter the 121 arena at around the 250 hour mark just don't have the skills to succeed when the chips are down.