AirTalk.org Aviation discussions newsgroups   Archives   FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  Flying and risk - another (good) viewpoint          AirTalk.org Forum Index -> Planes, gliders and flying in Australia View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message pix Guest Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2003 10:46 pm    Post subject: Flying and risk - another (good) viewpoint This has been done to death, but I think it is worth it to post this guy's viewpoint... Lifted from rec.aviation.piloting (CJ Campbell): Quote: The risk of flying a small aircraft is directly proportional to the time spent in the air. Overall, flying a small plane is about as risky as riding a motorcycle. The difference between a small plane and a motorcycle is that motorcycle riders are largely dependent on the driving skills of others while around 90% of all airplane accidents are caused by the pilot. As a pilot, you choose your own level of risk. Flying at night and in bad weather increases that risk. Flying over mountains or long distances over water increase the risk as well. Flying low, low level maneuvering such as buzzing your friend's house, flying when you are sick or tired, flying because you have to get there even when you know you should not fly, etc. all increase your risk. Unquote My comment: about the best version of (private) flying and risk that I have seen - this viewpoint summarises well what makes flying risky and why... /pix Back to top Bill Bertram Guest Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2003 10:23 pm    Post subject: Re: Flying and risk - another (good) viewpoint "pix" <pix@NOSPAM*.pacific.net.au> wrote Quote: This has been done to death, but I think it is worth it to post this guy's viewpoint... Lifted from rec.aviation.piloting (CJ Campbell): Quote: "The risk of flying a small aircraft is directly proportional to the time spent in the air." Yes, it has been done to death and this first statement is utter nonsense. There is no statistical evidence to support it. In fact it has been pointed out on previous occasions (also done to death) that accidents are most likely to happen during the take-off and landing phases and that the actual time spent in the air has very little to do with it. Quote: My comment: about the best version of (private) flying and risk that I have seen - this viewpoint summarises well what makes flying risky and why... Rubbish! Bill Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         AirTalk.org Forum Index -> Planes, gliders and flying in Australia All times are GMT Page 1 of 1   Jump to: Select a forum Aviation----------------alt.aviationAviation safety EnhancementPlanes, gliders and flying in AustraliaAviation et pilotage (Français)rec.aviationAviation (Aerobatics)Hot air, gas balloons and airshipsHang-gliding, paragliding, foot-launched flightAircraft Design & BuildingInstrument Flight RulesAviation (Classifieds)Military AircraftNaval AviationAviation (Miscellaneous Topics)Owning AirplanesAviators (General Discussions)Aviation related productsAircraft RestorationHelicopters and rotary wing aircraftsFlight SimulationSailplanesAviation (Students)Light aircraftFlying related activities in the UK Airports----------------alt.airportsEdinburgh Airport Glasgow Airport Humberside Airport Luton Airport Aberdeen Airport Glasgow Prestwick Airport  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2006 phpBB Group SEO toolkit © 2004-2006 webmedic.