Accident Prone Pilots

Jay Honeck writes:

Slightly off-topic, but does anyone know what the accident statistics
are for airshow performers? These guys are the ultimate thrill
seekers, and it seems that a fair number of them die each year...

People with careers that involve a lot of safety risks are often among
the most cautious and methodical persons of all, which is why they
survive. It may look casual and reckless, but it's not.

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Marco Leon writes:

The one thing that seems to be common throughout our community can be
summed up in one word: PRIDE

Pride goeth before a fall.

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"Jose" wrote in message
.. .
I haven't met a pilot yet
that doesn't love this country.

Yes, but that's not the same as "being patriotic".


Most of us love our countries and dislike our governments.

Happy landings,

Slightly off-topic, but does anyone know what the accident statistics
are for airshow performers? These guys are the ultimate thrill
seekers, and it seems that a fair number of them die each year...

People with careers that involve a lot of safety risks are often among
the most cautious and methodical persons of all, which is why they
survive. It may look casual and reckless, but it's not.

Agree 100%. Air show performers are, for the most part, meticulously
careful pilots.

But they *are* the ultimate thrill seekers, and they *do* die in
(relatively) great numbers. It's really a paradox, to me -- but I'm
sincerely glad that there are those pilots who are able to perform so
fantastically for the rest of us.
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Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

I haven't met a pilot yet
that doesn't love this country.

Yes, but that's not the same as "being patriotic".

What an odd thing to say.

At the core, what else really goes into being patriotic?
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Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

Marco,

I haven't met a pilot yet
that doesn't love this country.


I have. No connection at all, IMHO.

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Thomas Borchert (EDDH)

I haven't met a pilot yet
that doesn't love this country.
Yes, but that's not the same as "being patriotic".

What an odd thing to say.

At the core, what else really goes into being patriotic?

Being patriotic is being =devoted= to one's country, right or wrong,
above all other countries, and to a high priority in life (not
necessarily "above all else", but in that direction).

As pointed out upthread, one can love one's country and despise their
government. This isn't being patriotic in my country. Howver, one can
love one's government, while not being very hot on the country itself
(the land, the people, the economy...). That person is patriotic.

To equate "patriotic" with "loving one's country" is simplistic at best.

Jose
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Ummm, correct me if I'm wrong, but don't you live outside of the US? If
you do, then your statement is hardly surprising.

Considering the scores of pilots I've met, I think there may be at
least some statistical significance.

Marco

Thomas Borchert wrote:
Marco,

I haven't met a pilot yet
that doesn't love this country.


I have. No connection at all, IMHO.

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Thomas Borchert (EDDH)

Already posted, several times, from the US Bureau of Transportation
statistics. You will see that GA is the most heavily subsidized form of
transportation in the country. By far. And avgas taxes contribute next
to nothing to the AV trust fund.

"Skylune" wrote in message
lkaboutaviation.com...
Already posted

Where? You keep talking, but I've never seen you post any numbers.

, several times, from the US Bureau of Transportation
statistics.

You will see that GA is the most heavily subsidized form of transportation
in the country. By far.

Like I said, please answer the specific questions I've posted.

And avgas taxes contribute next to nothing to the AV trust fund.


Looks like about 6% to me.

http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/...since_1998.xls