I know this may seem a dumb question and I may get flamed to the center of the earth - but here goes anyway.
10 years ago I had my PPL, night rating, +- 200 hours, and shares in a 172 and 210T. I flew purely for pleasure and the odd business trip.
In one month a "grade 1" instructor from the DCA wrote my 172 off on final approach to Lanseria, a close friend pranged the KingAir he was piloting into the sea off Bazaruto, and my partner in the 210 bent the prop in Botswana.
Having three small children, and seeing my friends devastated family at his funeral, I copped out and decided, as I did not need to fly, I would not fly in a light aircraft until my children were old enough to support themselves through a similar accident involving me.
That has never lessened my passion for aviation.
I am about ready to start again. What is the general consensus - which is the safer fixed wing or rotary? Does anyone Have statistics?
I know that a pilot makes his/her own luck - and I always felt that I was that kind of pilot, however S**T happens.
Any advice - or scorn - would be really appreciated
