2014-2015 outlook
#41
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Hahaha not funny. Yes I am selfish. I'll be the first to admit it. Everyone is selfish to some degree. I'd hate to see someone croak on final, God forbid an instrument approach or on takeoff. If pilots start dying in flight, passengers and congress won't like it. But on a more serious and valid point, motor and decision making skills start to go at that age. I think we need to be more concerned about the safety of everyone involved, not who will benefit career wise. But I still stand by what I said too. Go away.
Hahaha not funny. Yes I am selfish. I'll be the first to admit it. Everyone is selfish to some degree. I'd hate to see someone croak on final, God forbid an instrument approach or on takeoff. If pilots start dying in flight, passengers and congress won't like it. But on a more serious and valid point, motor and decision making skills start to go at that age. I think we need to be more concerned about the safety of everyone involved, not who will benefit career wise. But I still stand by what I said too. Go away.
Last edited by TonyWilliams; 04-26-2011 at 07:14 PM.
#42
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Joined APC: Sep 2007
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#43
If there is any advice I can forward; in aviation expect the unexpected. Come up with the most implausable scenarios in your mind and you still won't even come close. If you had asked Midwest and Frontier pilots a few years ago if they'd be owned by RAH, they would have laughed.
The regional outlook for the next few years is tricky. The entire industry is so heavily affected by things totally out of their control. Fuel prices, terrorism, pandemics (think SARS), weather, economy, inflation, ect.. Any one of these will send the industry upside down.
If fuel prices continue to climb, expect 50 seaters to be unloaded. I'm guessing the majors would rather pay out penalties then hemorage money on economically poor aircraft. In today's market, it's all about efficiency.
The regional outlook for the next few years is tricky. The entire industry is so heavily affected by things totally out of their control. Fuel prices, terrorism, pandemics (think SARS), weather, economy, inflation, ect.. Any one of these will send the industry upside down.
If fuel prices continue to climb, expect 50 seaters to be unloaded. I'm guessing the majors would rather pay out penalties then hemorage money on economically poor aircraft. In today's market, it's all about efficiency.
#44
Eats shoots and leaves...
Joined APC: Apr 2007
Position: Didactic Synthetic Aviation Experience Provider
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[mod edit: reference to deleted post] the change to age 65 was completely fouled up and never should have happened in the manner that it did. It probably hosed over 70% of the people in the industry while benefiting 5%.
Honestly, that fact that anyone wants to keep doing this until they are 65 or 70 should be grounds for denying a medical on the basis that they aren't lucid. If I could get the retirement program the railroads have I'd push for making the mandatory retirement age 45 - I have other things I'd like to do in life, put up with this crap if I didn't need to isn't one of them.
Honestly, that fact that anyone wants to keep doing this until they are 65 or 70 should be grounds for denying a medical on the basis that they aren't lucid. If I could get the retirement program the railroads have I'd push for making the mandatory retirement age 45 - I have other things I'd like to do in life, put up with this crap if I didn't need to isn't one of them.
Last edited by TonyWilliams; 04-26-2011 at 07:19 PM.
#46
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jul 2009
Posts: 187
#47
God I don't get it. Why do these guys wanna fly until they're dead? Go fish or buy that boat you always wanted or something. Why in God's name would you want to fly until your 70? I for sure won't be one of those. Want to actually enjoy life for a while before I kick the bucket. Go away for Christ sake and get out of our seats. You had your time, now its our turn.
#49
Alright. There are a few who seem to want to test the limits. I know that we can have a mature debate, but that some choose not to.
Needless to say, the thread will get closed should the current trend continue.
Needless to say, the thread will get closed should the current trend continue.
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