Philip Plane wrote in message ...
In article , Tom Seim wrote:
Why don't you try a safer sport, like standing in front of a Mach
truck and seeing how close it can get before jumping out of the way.

Ah, the happy sound of a 'safe' pilot.

Base jumpers are in the same class as low pass flyers, in my opinion.
This is a contest you don't want to win.

You're probably right.

Low pass flyers love the rush. They like a little excitement.
They probably also have a better safety record than the rule
followers who think rules will keep them safe when the
reality is that the only thing that will keep you safe is your
own judgement.


Philip,

You should avoid debating as an occupation. 'Probably' is the choice
of word for those who haven't done their homework. We know that pilots
have died attempting these low passes; are you seriously arguing that
their safety records are better than the norm?

I agree with you that good judgment enhances your safety. I just don't
think that you (and the low passers) have good judgment. You are free
to partake in your high-risk sport, just don't argue that it is safe.
Newbies do look to veterans when formulating the rules that,
eventually, become what we call *judgment*. Bad judgment, for this
reason, must be clearly labled as such because the newbies are reading
these posts.

Tom