Originally Posted by RhinoPherret

I have little to zero confidence that GA mishaps will present any meaningful statistical improvement over the coming years. Past history continues to prove that the same tried and true GA mishap causes continue to repeat themselves regardless of across the board technological advancements in all areas affecting the GA community (this can be applied to other aviation areas but to a much lesser degree).

...

In my opinion, GA is not to be treated as a weekend hobby. It requires a high-level skill set in many areas in order to keep one’s self alive and the other innocent lives that often accompany GA pilots.

Stumbling around over farmer John’s field on a weekend more times than not will often get you planted in farmer John’s field.