"Paul Anton" wrote in message
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Being as I had my first flight several months ago, I too, was somewhat
nervous. However, I had complete faith in my husband. He, however, had
gotten his license when he was 16, before he even had a driver's license.

Knowing he had been flying for a long time, eased my fears as did my trust
in him.

Some people ask me before they go up for the first time:
"Is it safe?"

I just shrug my shoulders and say I haven't crashed so far. They
think about that, think about the time I've been flying and how
often, and a look of realisation comes over their face. Then if they're
interested, I sometimes go into what are the main causes of fatal
accidents and how none of those factors apply on that particular day.

Paul