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Old March 18th 06, 02:56 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
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Default Article: Older pilots crashing in disproportionate numbers

The article's premise is based on the fact that older pilots have more
accidents, considering how many older pilots are vs younger pilots.
But....could it be that older pilots fly more often due to having more
money and more time? It seems to me they do. I know many, many young
pilots who dont fly much at all. And most GA airplanes are owned by
older pilots. Owners fly more than renters. Older pilots fly more
hours.

It seems to me they should be comparing the accidents PER HOUR FLOWN,
not per number of pilots....

Thus the whole premise of the theory is wrong.