Aviation discussion
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Hobbies230
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You're more likely to get in a car wreck than a plane wreck. FAR more likely, matter of fact.
Planes aren't foolproof, so, technically, you are taking a risk by travelling in one, but flying in a plane once a year is a lot less dangerous than driving your car to and from work five days a week.
Having said that, I'm still terrified of flying. 😳 I know deep down that it's unspeakably unlikely that the plane I'm on is going to just fall out of the sky, but I hate the feeling of falling and the helplessness that comes with it. Dying in a plane crash would definitely be one of the scariest ways to die, at least for me.
Planes aren't foolproof, so, technically, you are taking a risk by travelling in one, but flying in a plane once a year is a lot less dangerous than driving your car to and from work five days a week.
Having said that, I'm still terrified of flying. 😳 I know deep down that it's unspeakably unlikely that the plane I'm on is going to just fall out of the sky, but I hate the feeling of falling and the helplessness that comes with it. Dying in a plane crash would definitely be one of the scariest ways to die, at least for me.
Hobbies230
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Forgot to ask, petergray, do you have anything to justify your argument that "it's terrible"?ItsZippy said:
SheepishWolf
Paragon
I'm afraid of cars but love planes D:
We should dig a big hole in the ground where the ground moves like an escalator to take you from place to place all around the world. It would take longer but would be much more safe.
We should dig a big hole in the ground where the ground moves like an escalator to take you from place to place all around the world. It would take longer but would be much more safe.
Watch Me Sink
Madly Diligent
True story. In order to get into one you have to get a physical (complete with touching of junk), and you can't even bring soda in carry-on!!petergray said:
The Visitors
Up-and-Coming Sensation
The idea of bullet trains have always worried me a little. But so has the idea of flying. No sure which would hold the higher chances of living, should something go wrong.
I can understand that it might be unnerving, but the evidence suggests that planes (and trains, to the user above) are perfectly safe. Could someone please provide evidence to the contrary, otherwise this debate is a bit of a waste of time...
That's a very personal and subjective statement.petergray said:
Any form of transport is not 100% safe. Even walking could create a cramp and muscle spasm, leading to rehabilitation. That doesn't sound too great. The probability of an accident with planes is far smaller than with motor vehicles, thus a far statement to make by top scientists, which you haven't named.
PhairChild
Familiar Face
Aviation is pretty safe... the only time its not is when you have a pilot who cant crash land... they should need to do air force training... air force learns how to crash land in water and all of that to save just about everyone.
Honestly you take a risk walking out of your door every day. As everyone else said, driving a car is a lot riskier. Heck, you don't do years of training before you get behind the wheel and go drive on the road.
That being said, I can't even count how many times I've been on airplanes. I absolutely love them! I even love the food!
That being said, I can't even count how many times I've been on airplanes. I absolutely love them! I even love the food!
You still are required to do a driving test before being allowed to drive independently. It's not like you can cheat on a written exam or whatnot in order to get a full license. (unless it's different in USA or a country other than Australia where you don't go through licensing stages)Felicia said:
petergray said:
It's very funny how wrong you are. Have you taken the time to research this topic? I currently am a licensed private pilot. If you'd like a 500 page essay on why it's safe, just PM me.
PhairChild said:
Do you seriously think that the airforce teaches you to crash land? :lol: Don't think so.
Sure they let you get on a flight simulator, have fun.
By the by, I'm not in the airforce and I know perfectly well how to crash land :yes:
Yeah, there's the driving test, but I personally think it's a joke. Seeing how some of the people who just got their license drive is proof of that. And in America (or at least Michigan?) you have to drive 50 hours with a parent/legal guardian, 10 at night, and complete another driver's ed course before you can take the test. Overall, you can take 2 years to get your license if you take your first segment of driver's ed as soon as you can (14 years, 8 months in MI), or you can get your license in about a month if you do everything after you're 16.DavidL said:
But I really don't think that's anything compared to the extensive training pilots go through. Aren't they supposed to get like 500 hours on a flight simulator or something like that? (Someone please correct me. I have no idea what I'm talking about!! :rofl: )
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