"Aviation in itself is not inherently dangerous. But to an even greater degree than the sea, it is terribly unforgiving of any carelessness, incapacity or negle

"Aviation in itself is not inherently dangerous. But to an even greater degree than the sea, it is terribly unforgiving of any carelessness, incapacity or neglect." — Captain A. G. Lamplugh, British Aviation Insurance Group, London. 1930's I'm going to hold my misgivings about a flying car playing out like people want for a while longer. I don't know how they're going to combine economy, speed, and payload while keeping a safety margin against people who think it'll be just like driving. Aircraft aren't terribly hard to fly. However, the decision making process surrounding aviation has been honed over multiple lifetimes. To add another adage: there are no old, bold pilots.