[Talk] Aviation

[Mike Roach]

Javier Lombillo wrote:
>
> Well, a motorcycle offers zero protection in an accident -- you're
> pretty much toast no matter what.  An airplane, even without power, is
> a flying machine and will happily glide many miles on its way to the
> ground.  For the vast majority of accidents, as long as the pilot
> retains control of the plane (i.e., as long as he doesn't freak out),
> he and his passengers should always walk away from any accident.

Indeed; the drive on the way to the airport is more dangerous than the 
flight itself. Just let me drive you to FLL or MIA the next time you fly 
and I'll prove it!