And you have every right to do so if you don't feel comfortable about the pilot and or aircraft. Just as you or I have about jumping into a car with unknown driver. ( one reason I won't use UBER ). But that's me thousands do.
Best comparison I have heard between surface and air transport about safety and control is : Airlines think Railways, Private aircraft think private cars, Commercial GA think everything from taxi's to buses/trucks depending on size, Ultralights to homebuilts think motorcycles.
Just pick the level of safety you are happy to go with.
But don't knock those who are happy to accept a lower level on any given day.
Last edited by mostlytossas; 25th Mar 2019 at 03:49.