No its a fact your reflexes and eye hand eye coordination deteriorate with age. I checked with a friend who is a doctor.
Well, I asked my doctor and he disagreed with you. So, you're wrong.
BTW The way I'm not talking about a written test I was more concerned with a flying skill test..
No one ever said anything about a written test except in the off topic area about driving licenses.
No of this would be neccessary if people knew when to say when
So you want to step forward and let them know when you feel they have had enough? Wow, what criteria are you going to use?
I love doing this and would like nothing better then doing this up till my death. I only hope that when I reach the point where I'm no longer able to do this safely I'll have the common sense to say enough is enough.
I hope you do too. And, I also hope you have the choice to make that decision on your own instead of someone else deciding for you. It's well intended things like this that get people mixed up in politics at the flying field. I promise there will be situations where one person has his flying privilege revoked while someone else, who's a close friend, does not even though he should be stopped.
As far as the issue of age discrimination goes I don't believe it should be an issue you either physically retain the skills required to participate or you move on to a different aspect of the hobby.
Then let it be so. There is absolutely no need for an age classification to make this happen.
almost every club has some type of certification program for new comers is this also discrimination.
No it is not. It's a one time program to verify the new member is capable flying safely. Also note that this is a club requirement, not an AMA requirement. This is a perfect example of where the club sets it's own guidelines without the AMA telling it what to do. Thank you for bring up this point. It only strengthens my argument even more.
And if you're so hung up on the age 65 threshold start at 35 and re-cert in 5 year increments.
No, I have a problem with any age break point. If there's to be a re-cert program, it needs to apply to everyone regardless of their age.
Point is this can become a dangerous hobby if certain guidelines aren't adhered to. Note being physically able to control YOUR model for whatever reason age, illness etc.. IS at hte top of my list of things not to do
Good, take it up with your club.
NOT THE AMA!
One last off topic item why is it generally cheaper to buy life insurance at 30 instead of 60???
Bottom line, because people over age 60 are more likely to file a claim.
Is this not also age discrimination or is it just a fact. Age in modeling is a factor and rather then complain about people telling you what you can or can't do maybe we need to accept this fact.
No, it's a business decision. Age in modeling CAN be a factor. And because of that, it should be addressed on a case by case basis. Not a blanket rule for everyone.
I'm not saying older pilots should not be allowed to fly..
Ahh, but what you support could lead to exactly that. As Horrace said, when you reach the age of regulation, your outlook will change.