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Old 2nd Aug 2011, 11:45
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In pure statistical terms GA flying is around the motorcycle level of fatalities for time at risk. That makes it appreciably more dangerous than driving to the airfield.
Yes but that is completely misleading because (as an ex biker myself) the majority of motorcycle accidents are and always have been caused by a car driver.

Often he drives off, sometimes unaware that he caused an accident.

Whereas GA safety is 99.x% down to the pilot and the aircraft. If you fly carefully, with diligent preparation, stick to good go/no-go rules, and the plane is maintained properly (which is not at all the same thing as legally) then flying is much safer than riding a motorbike, especially these days with the roads being populated by so many drivers who are either half blind or extremely aggressive.
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