Originally Posted by
Peajay
Flying is still the safest form of transport, but not sure that the safety records of helicopter flights are any where near as good as conventional flying? I love flying and have racked up hundreds of thousands of miles in both planes and helicopters and even in a harrier jump jet. When serving in the Falklands I used to travel by helicopter on a regular basis and was never as relaxed as I would be on a plane. Even to the extent of my kids buying me a helicopter flight over New York some years ago, something I was dreading until I was safely on the ground again. I am flying again today and have no fear.
That said the Leicester crash an awful tragedy very sadly resulting in fatalities and unanswered questions. I hope our lot can pay a fitting tribute on Saturday without fear of ANYONE tarnishing it, I trust we will.