Age 67
06-07-2023 | 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by DownSideUp;[url=tel:3645937
3645937[/url]]Wait, so it’s NOT a Repub thing only like you stated previously? So now because it’s got 2 Dem Senators (which would be plenty to pass the Senate), that’s “not going to get er’ done”?
Too funny.
See Ricks post above and read how things get done in DC.
Age 67 ain’t dead by a country mile.
Too funny.
See Ricks post above and read how things get done in DC.
Age 67 ain’t dead by a country mile.
06-07-2023 | 01:35 PM
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Some people call that strategic retirement transitioning. Assuming that you’re not injured or ill, burning all of your sick bank and getting $11k tax free per month for the last few years sounds like a good way to end a career to me.
06-07-2023 | 02:39 PM
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The pilot was 69, retired SWA. During the intercept which was well after the loss of comms, the F-16 could see him slumped over the controls. The fact he could be seen I believe rules out a rapid-D. If it had been that at FL340 the windshield would be frosted over like Payne Stuarts jet was.
Like who? Pilots, Regulators, Congress?
Let’s be better than Fox News “some people are saying” which does nothing for an honest discussion.
Was age a factor in this accident? source?
For the sake of discussion, I don’t support age 67, but I also don’t feel the need to make the mere mention something that has to be demonized.
Let’s be better than Fox News “some people are saying” which does nothing for an honest discussion.
Was age a factor in this accident? source?
For the sake of discussion, I don’t support age 67, but I also don’t feel the need to make the mere mention something that has to be demonized.
06-07-2023 | 04:23 PM
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SK himself has said publicly, on TV that neither UAL nor any of the other airlines support age 67 and then he gave numbers as to why… increased insurance costs, number of pilots on disability, etc. I can’t remember the exact figure but the number of pilots that go on LTD above age 63 surprised the dookie out of me.
Knowing how DC works, the ‘Let Pilots Fly Act’ will be buried in a congressional resolution and be passed regardless of what you, me, SK, or ALPA wants.
06-07-2023 | 05:29 PM
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The pilot was 69, retired SWA. During the intercept which was well after the loss of comms, the F-16 could see him slumped over the controls. The fact he could be seen I believe rules out a rapid-D. If it had been that at FL340 the windshield would be frosted over like Payne Stuarts jet was.
Although it could just as easily be used to support the mandate of a First Class medical for Part 91 operations to include more frequent EKGs.
Either way, I’m sure the NTSB will investigate and provide findings that both pro and con arguments will use to spin in order to further a narrative.
06-08-2023 | 12:06 AM
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Tack on two more years of that, and you understand why mgmt is so against it.
06-08-2023 | 04:33 AM
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I’m still baffled when pilots argue that our sick bank should be bought back at some percentage when we retire. Why take a percentage when using it pays 100% and allows you to stay home?
06-08-2023 | 04:55 AM
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There is no reason for pilots to be forced to retire at 65. If the POTUS has no age limit why should airline pilots?
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