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Originally Posted by Christ
I believe I read somewhere that you're statistically more likely to get hit by lightning than to be involved in a plane crash... though that was in the late 90's, and could have changed drastically, given recent circumstances.
Per capita, Air transit is still less likely to kill you than driving.
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The scariest thing about flying is the drive to the airport. Really there is a lot in aviation that can bite you, it's all about identifying hazards, reducing and mitigating risks, and making informed safe choices.
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One mile of road will take you one mile, one mile of runway can take you around the world.
Last edited by bestclimb; 01-09-2010 at 01:30 AM..
Reason: removed potentialy inflamitory political comment.
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