[saganite]

Anybody know who runs the aviation ping list?

[SIDENET]

Reminds me of the old joke:

"When I die, I hope I die peacefully in my sleep like my grandfather, not screaming in terror like his passengers."

[Jaysun]

I think they should retire at 85. That would make flying more fun. They could tell stories about the good days over the radio.

But once they start misplacing the keys to the plane they’re out.

[llevrok]

Pilot’s OK. However, they sure couldn’t push the flight attendant age any higher!

[dighton]

Anybody know who runs the aviation ping list?

Like I can remember at my age.

[valkyry1]

Not a good idea, because the likelihood of strokes and heart attacks goes up exponentially.

At least they put this clause in.

The legislation requires pilots who have reached the age of 60 to have a medical certificate renewed every six months, continue participation in FAA pilot training, and other safe guards.

[Route66]

This is excellent news and long overdue. A medically certified person in this age range should be able to continue his or her career.

[Slings and Arrows]

Watch out for the planes that spend the entire flight with the left turn signal on.

[Paleo Conservative]

If you want on or off this aerospace ping list, please contact Paleo Conservative or phantomworker by Freep mail.

[ALPAPilot]

Unfortunately, my wife just found out about this. Now she’ll expect me to keep working. So much for the golf game.

[zipper]

Done. Age 65 is now law.

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Statement by the Press Secretary

White House News

On Thursday, December 13, 2007, the President signed into law:

H.R. 4343, the “Fair Treatment for Experienced Pilots Act,” which raises the mandatory retirement age from 60 years to 65 years for pilots serving on commercial passenger flights within the United States.

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http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/12/20071213-4.html