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Old 06-20-2018, 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by JohnBurke View Post
The original poster's question is unclear. It appears that he's asking about flying freight after retirement, or after reaching 65 years old.



For 121 operations, the maximum age is 65.


I’ll fix it. But it’s meant to be freight till 65


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Old 06-20-2018, 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Fredturbo View Post
What rumors? Did you even rtfq?
From the original post: "... I hear a lot of rumors...". Did you even rtfq?
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Old 06-20-2018, 11:21 AM
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https://www.scribd.com/document/96025686/Retirement-Age-vs-Lifespan
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Old 06-20-2018, 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by tiredofjrm View Post
https://www.scribd.com/document/96025686/Retirement-Age-vs-Lifespan
This one presents a very different picture, showing 17.61 remaining years of life for a 65 year old male.

https://www.ssa.gov/oact/STATS/table4c6.html

I make no claims to understanding actuarial science, but something seems to be wrong somewhere.
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Old 06-20-2018, 05:46 PM
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You guys should listen to the Joe Rogan podcast with the sleep expert Dr. Matt Walker, I believe. It’s not gospel, but it was pretty eye-opening and entertaining.
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Originally Posted by Low Flyin View Post
Do doctors, police officers, nurses, 3rd shift guys all die early too?
The more senior they get the less likely they are to be on the 3rd shift... unlike freight dogs who are mostly all on 3rd shift.
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Old 06-22-2018, 07:38 AM
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Simply put:

> You fly a complex machine designed to operate within many parameters and among sets of limitations all of which directly impact and relate to each other. Operate the machine as designed and all is well. Operate outside design parameters and sooner, rather than later, you will wind up in a world of hurt.

I think we all understand that.


> Your body is a complex machine. Night Freight/Constant Circadian Disruption is outside of it's design limits. Sooner, rather than later, you will wind up in a world of hurt.


Simple Common Sense.


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Simply put:

> You fly a complex machine designed to operate within many parameters and among sets of limitations all of which directly impact and relate to each other. Operate the machine as designed and all is well. Operate outside design parameters and sooner, rather than later, you will wind up in a world of hurt.

I think we all understand that.


> Your body is a complex machine. Night Freight/Constant Circadian Disruption is outside of it's design limits. Sooner, rather than later you will wind up in a world of hurt.


Simple Common Sense.


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Originally Posted by SonicFlyer View Post
The more senior they get the less likely they are to be on the 3rd shift... unlike freight dogs who are mostly all on 3rd shift.
Negative. Half of FDX flying is daytime. You can choose to stay senior and fly days within a couple of years and never fly a night hub turn again, if you so choose. And still make WB pay.

Can’t say that for about boys over at DL/UA flying WB int’l. Talk about circandian distruption... 3-4 Atlantic/pacific crossings a month? No bueno.
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Originally Posted by Stimpy the Kat View Post
Simply put:

> You fly a complex machine designed to operate within many parameters and among sets of limitations all of which directly impact and relate to each other. Operate the machine as designed and all is well. Operate outside design parameters and sooner, rather than later, you will wind up in a world of hurt.

I think we all understand that.


> Your body is a complex machine. Night Freight/Constant Circadian Disruption is outside of it's design limits. Sooner, rather than later you will wind up in a world of hurt.


Simple Common Sense.


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It’s not just night fright. This job is unhealthy regardless of what and where you fly. Pax airline guys are flying redyes, redye turns, Atlantic and Pacific crossings several times a month.

Eat well, excerise reguarly, and be proactive with your sleep.
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