I have to agree with Harry here and say that it is almost pointless arguing over the statistics and trying to make them look better. Anyone can manipulate figures to suit their argument . We are preaching to the converted here on the chat.
Take the message to your field this weekend. Discuss it while doing the
morning set up... while waiting on the grid .... after flying...
anytime... but do it at the field where everyone from novice to experienced
pilots gets to listen, learn and contribute.
The point is that ACCIDENTS ARE HAPPENING. 1 accident is always too many.
We should be making safety and lookout our number 1 priority as part of
training right from day 1...... and not let up on hounding the idea.... we
all need a refresh on ideas now and then.
I have just started flying again (after sitting at the start gate for too
many years). And I have been glad to see that "look out" and awareness are
a big priority in the training.
PS.... did you join gliding for the pure enjoyment of flying. ??? for
everyone's sake... be safe .....and we will all enjoy our passion.
Cheers
Sue Schluter
National Livestock Assistant
Wesfarmers Landmark
Rocklea - Brisbane
Ph 07 3842 7733
Fax 07 3277 9370
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]@WESFARMERS On
> Behalf Of "Harry Medlicott" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Thursday, 19 June 2003 9:28 AM
> To: aus Soaring
> Subject: [aus-soaring] statistics should be no more than our raison
> d'etre for improving safety
>
>
> My reason for quoting accident statistics was to show pilots the level of
> risk involved and convince them of the need to become actively involved in
> safety. It is insufficient to expect the GFA or your club instructors to
> be solely responsible for high levels of safety, it must come from the
> attitude and efforts of individual pilots. Remember that it is equally
> important that the pilots flying with you have a high skill level. Just
> being safety concious is not good enough, we need to have the knowledge
> put it into practice.
>
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