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Old October 20th 05, 02:04 PM
Gary Drescher
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Default GA _is_ safer than some modes of transport. Was: Tragedy

"Jim Logajan" wrote in message
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Stefan wrote:
Actually, the most dangerous thing in aviation is the attitude of some
pilots that aviation is not dangerous.


No argument.


Ok, I'll argue that one. Pilots who underestimate the risk of GA
(especially compared to the risk of automobiles) are indeed being
unrealistic. But, at least in my anecdotal experience, such pilots are still
as meticulous as others about the various safety procedures we're all
trained to carry out. I see no evidence that they take greater risks than
the rest of us.

--Gary