RE: Shot Down
Crashem, you're right. Human error will always be a problem, but failure to use avalible technology to reduce the risk and continue to put 100% of the burden in human hands is just silly. Insurance is a good thing, but takes care of business after it's too late. A better solution is to do is prevent the issue in the first place.
--- the follow is NOT directed at Crashem ---
Anybody that says (and many have here) something like, "If you can't follow damn simple instructions and take the correct pin you shouldn't be flying." is a fool. In that case none of us should be flying. Not idiots like me, not the know-it-all jet crowd, not anybody.
Since I'm in a foul mood, here's another jackass statement that pisses me off. "If you can't afford to replace somebody's plane then don't fly." You know what this says. Yeah, it says that only people with money has the right to enjoy this sport. Screw that.