How safe is flying?

[Spitfire23]

Originally Posted by towman

Definitely safer then driving, just an example: my friend was driving on the 101 interstate, the road was dry, it was on a beautiful Tuesday afternoon, light traffic, the usual stuff, when all of a sudden an airplane crashed into him....

http://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id...tionid=3510212

Sorry, couldn't resist.

jeez, bet that came as a shock

[Kamak86]

Flying is very safe man, when i first started my training i was scared beyond belief (why?) turns out that I have this trust issue who people flying(my flight instructor like to screw with me...), however when im flying its totally fine.

[H Lecter]

Statistically it's the safest way to travel. If you're flying in Africa it's a different story due to terrible maintenance, but everywhere else the controls are quite strict and airline pilots usually are well selected.

I enjoy every flight - it's a real pleasure for me and I plan to get a PPL soon

[House MD 221B]

I have a friend that flies, and the regulations appear to be SOOO strict, you cant even cough without radio-ing in first and having the flight frame checked you're 100% safe, go for it, you'll have a great time. just dont try going over the white house... restricted air-space and all that, no-one wants to see F/A-18's next to them

[killer-connor-99]

Originally Posted by House MD 221B

I have a friend that flies, and the regulations appear to be SOOO strict, you cant even cough without radio-ing in first and having the flight frame checked you're 100% safe, go for it, you'll have a great time. just dont try going over the white house... restricted air-space and all that, no-one wants to see F/A-18's next to them

i would wnat to see F/A 18s next to me - yes please

[Rufus_the_Rat]

Originally Posted by H Lecter

Statistically it's the safest way to travel.

Safer than trains or buses?? Just curious where you read this.

[House MD 221B]

well known fact

[Kamak86]

Its common knowlege that flying is the safest way to travel.

[Omykron]

you must tell where are you going to fly.

if it will be in some dark areas of Africa that just being there are dangerous. Flying is dangerous as being on ground. Also, some air carries in the globe can be dangerous to fly, due maintenance policy or even lack of experience in the first row (i.e. in the Flight Deck) with poor maintenance.

But when in global safety record, it is safe enough. don't worry, enjoy your fly.