eyesup......
I learned flying on a TMG back in 1983, got my PPL for it in 1984. I then turned to Pipers, etc. because I had 2 kids and hoped to take my kids along for flights. I was really addicted to flying and had some really nice flights. In March this year I survived my (only) serious accident...in a TMG. As is often the case, the PIC made some mistake...... he was a very experienced pilot (82 yrs. old with 8000+ hours)...... he did NOT survive (and I am now in a wheel chair).
Don't be so afraid! Your drive to the airfield is more dangerous. Do what you want and learn all you can! Your best safety insurance is knowledge!
Westwind, thank you for sharing that with me / us, and I mean that most sincerely. I am very sorry indeed to hear of this. I wish you well with your recovery, both physically and emotionally. I have a myriad questions about what went wrong, and why, but simply out of respect for you and your late friend, I will leave how much you wish to share entirely up to you.
Again, thank you, and all the very best
Andre