Originally Posted by
Pitts S2B
I have some questions. How many flight hours are flown by all airlines combined each year? On average, how many fatal accidents are there per year (less than 1, I'm guessing)? How many active airline pilots are there in the country?
Even if you flew 1000 hours per year every year, your odds of getting into a fatal accident are extremely small. Your odds of doing something negligent in that accident are even smaller.
It never hurts to plan, but some of you seem downright paranoid!
Great point. I heard that if you fly on a jet airplane 24 hours a day for your entire career statistically you will not have an engine failure. What happens more often, fatal crashes or engine failures?
Nothing wrong with being prepared, seems like you guys are jumping through hoops for something that statistically will never happen.
IMO additional medical coverage is a much better investment. How many pilots are forced to retire early because of medical issues? Lots more than those who are fatally killed on the job.
Talking about statistics, driving to work is the most dangerous thing you can do. But I know this group would never talk on a cell phone while driving.
To each their own.