I'd still be interested in how you prepare for the risks of driving a car
(Nomex, too?) or repairing stuff in the house.

I wear my seatbelt. I insist that others in the vehicle do the same. I carry
a first aid kit. I carry a cell phone. I don't speed. I keep a safe distance
from the vehicle in front - and allow more distance when it's wet. I try to
drive defensively - trying to anticipate crazy actions of fellow drivers
(especially "boy racers"). If I discover a safety-related defect in my
vehicle I get it fixed. I try to avoid treacherous driving conditions. I try
to focus on controlling the vehicle first, especially when the kids are
doing their best to start World War 3.

Repairing things around the house I always ask myself the question "Is what
I'm doing safe"?

In contrast I see pilots who jump into a plane and go taxiing for take off
without a pre-flight inspection (but I guess that's OK - everything would
probably have looked OK anyway). They take off from a 3000' runway at the
1/2 way point (but it's OK - the plane doesn't need the full distance, even
though it is overloaded by 300 pounds) - they take off and climb through
cloud (VFR) (but it's OK - they know what they're doing). Off they go over
water without lifejackets (but that's OK too - engines never quit, and I'm
sure they can swim with one arm tied behind their back (or broken)). They
don't file a flight plan / SAR watch (and neither should they - they cost
$6.50 and should be provided for nothing). Cutting through controlled
airspace they turn their transponder off (but it's OK - there's never any
other traffic around here anyway). They buzz their mates place at 100 feet
(but it's OK - they're used to flying all day at low altitude) The list goes
on and on

I hope this helps, but somehow I doubt it will.

Over and out.