If one took no chances, one would not fly at all. Safety lies in the judgment of the chances one takes.
I'm not a nervous flier. I realize it's still the safest form of travel.
I never did get hit, and neither did any of the leaders that I flew wing for.
Even though the risks of death are higher driving than flying, many people would rather drive simply because they feel they have more control driving. The facts are that only a few hundred people die a year flying, and 44,000 are killed a year driving.
Flying is one of the safest jobs in the Army as long as you don't drop out. If you do drop out, you are a dead man, and dropping out means, usually, that you have made a mistake or let go of your grip.
I once made myself black out by pulling G too quickly while flying an F-18. Being unconscious in a single-seat airplane is not good. Fortunately, I woke up in time. I learned how to better plug-in my anti-G suit.
Sweetie, nothing that flies looks safe, including birds.
And, of course, customers really need to feel safe and are seeking reassurance when they fly.
If I were not a public figure, I wouldn't fly with Thai.
If you have a fear of flying, don't. The data are very clear: If you have to travel someplace, the safest way is by airplane.
The flying? I'm not worried about it. I'm safe up there. I feel very comfortable with my abilities flying an airplane.
