A thought
I've never bveen a NS pilot but I am a RW pilot elsewhere.
A question though, do you think that the automation of systems and new technology is making people go flying when they otherwise wouldn't. For me I think the answer is yes - all instrument and procedural flying spring to mind.
Do these enhancements in pilot/ ac capability mean that people think they can fly safely when they should otherwise say no and thus put themselves into situations where a crash is a very reasonable possibility. If the industry regularly puts itself into a position where a crash is a reasonable possibility, statistically you will get accidents.
Keen to hear the thoughts of my bewinged and more experienced brethern?
Edited to add, please don't take this as me saying I think we should scrap PF and IF, merely that flying without visual references is inherently more risky than being able to see all the time.
Last edited by nowherespecial; 30th Aug 2013 at 13:00.