Show Hanger er Flying 1 lly ny David Cohen How safe saCe is flying Unfortunately most people are arc exposed to general aviation through front page accident stories by their newspapers radios and televisions Since many people have doubts about flying anyway these accounts of oC aviation accidents confirm fears already acquired through misconception Actually modern light aircraft mile for Cor mile have proven to be safer than driving but because of the greater coverage the press gives aircraft accidents the public assumes flying la Jg dangerous I IMAGINE IF every auto mishap was reported in detail on the front page of our newspapers there wouldn't be room for Cor anything else Anybody who had never been Inan in inan inan an auto would have to come to the conclusion that driving must be the most dangerous way of traveling there is Flying like with many things we we may fear Cear with knowledge can give us the insight we need to counteract our doubts For instance most people dont don't know that over 95 percent of all aviation accidents are caused by pilot error and could have easily been avoided When we hear of oC an auto driver crossing over the divider line on the highway and becoming Involved involved involved In in- in a on head-on accident we dont don't come to the conclusion that cars are unsafe but based on our own driving I experience we realize that a conscientious driver like ourselves could have avoided the mishap If it wasn't for human error flying in an airplane would be safer than walking Today's light aircraft are built to exact specifications that require a great deal more care than with ground vehicles That Thatis is why even the smallest two two- place trainer costs over new Aircraft engines have always been more reliable than car engines mainly because of their simplicity With no transmission to malfunction and two to supply the spark to the plugs two of oC the most common causes of engine failure are arc eliminated Most pilots have flown a lifetime without i a single engine failure or accident EVEN IF an engine did happen to quit it wouldn't mean the plane would fall out of the sky Without power the airplane becomes a glider with full Cull control and a pilot need only pick a suitable place to land and andset set the plane down safely There are many other things to be learned about the safety of flight and coming out to the airport is a good way to start Your fixed base operators a at t the Vernal airport will be happy to give you more information and even give you a demo flying lesson for only 5 On this flight you will be able to handle the controls of the aircraft and see for yourself how safe saCe and easy flying is Children love to watch airplanes and bringing them to the airport to get a close up look at the planes makes a great family Camily outing Everyone is welcome at the airport so come out soon |