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  1. Hi Everyone, thanks for the overwhelming response and your comments relating to the safety thing. Your comments have certainly made me feel that it is only a matter of time until I get comfortable with being in such different surroundings and start to plan to avert disaster rather than be apprehensive about it. Its strange how as you get older (in my case anyway) you start to become more aware of risks and dangers around you. If i had started my flying at the age of 16 (i'm now 26) I do not think i'd bat an eyelid over this safety thing - although that might not always be a good thing... I too have read the stats Al B is referring to, but I do take confidence from the fact that the majority of GA accidents are due to poor planning, pilot error/carelessness/recklessness. I for one will not be flying beyond my comfort zone nor take to the air in a reckless fashion. Many of you have mentioned GA v RA - apologies for my ignorance, but what exactly is the difference between the two and why is RA cheaper? Anyway, I do plan on blogging my progress on this forum once I get started next week! Cheers, Winston
  2. Hi Tomo, thanks for your words of advice! Its good to know what to look out for when you first start so that good habits are established from the very beginning! If anything, I suppose the fear comes out of reading about stories that occur every now and again, especially those that originate from the same airport I am based at. Having said that though, I was so busy taking in all the information from my instructor during the TIF that I didn't really have time to think about anything else but flying! I have also noticed that this seems to be a recreational aviation forum rather than a general aviation forum...what's the difference and am I in the right place?
  3. Hi All, I have always wanted to start flying but never really got around to doing it whether it be due to study/work commitments or financial reasons. Yesterday however, I finally took the plunge and decided to go on my first trial introductory flight with Peter Bini Advanced Flight Training out at YMMB. My 'instructor' was excellent and I was instantly comfortable being up in the air with him. More importantly, the short TIF had me hooked instantly and afterwards I was so keen to get the whole process started that I booked my first 'official' lesson for Saturday. Can't wait!!! Although, to be honest, the whole 'safety' concern is always at the back of my mind. Does anyone else feel the same way or is it just me being paranoid? Anyway, look forward to contributing to this forum and updating everyone on my progress! Cheers, Winston
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