Paul Valovich
Joined: 11 Jan 2006
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 Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 6:45 am Post subject: Don't Shoot the Messenger |
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A few facts and a couple opinions before presenting my take of the NTSB survey:
<![if !supportLists]>1. <![endif]>The homebuilt/experimental accident rate is much higher than that for certified GA
<![if !supportLists]>2. <![endif]>The daily NTSB preliminary aviation accident reports document the creative (and oftentimes stupid) ways GA pilots find to crash, hurt or kill themselves. They’re on the internet available for all to read.
<![if !supportLists]>3. <![endif]>In all NTSB prelim reports, the word EXPERIMENTAL, if appropriate, is contained in the first sentence – pretty high vis.
<![if !supportLists]>4. <![endif]>Opinion: The non-aviation civilian sector thinks GA flying is inherently dangerous and our “Piper Cubs” are a heartbeat away from falling out of the sky – on them!
<![if !supportLists]>5. <![endif]>Opinion: The word “EXPERIMENTAL” scares the folks referred to in (4) above even more.
Even if you disagree with 4 – 5, you can’t dispute (1). Seems to me a formal attempt to find the root cause(s) is a worthwhile endeavor – while acknowledging the inherent disgust/distrust of the NTSB/FAA bureaucracy.
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