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Old February 21st 10, 10:04 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Andy[_1_]
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On Feb 21, 2:04*pm, Tom wrote:
The following is the first of a series of newsletters to be sent to
subscribers to my popular newsletter.


This series of newsletters will review:
Accident causes.


FATALITIES PER THOUSAND
Gliders: Approximately 1 in 2,000
*Autos: *Approximately 1 in 6,000


Tom,

I don't doubt the numbers are horrible but can you please clarify
"FATALITIES PER THOUSAND"? Per thousand what? Is this registered
gliders, certificated pilots, hours flown, miles flown...?

thanks

Andy