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It’s an apples and oranges question. And as tows require a powered GA aircraft, and that’s the most dangerous part, it’s an apples, oranges AND apples+oranges q
by hindsightbias 5y ago
It’s an apples and oranges question. And as tows require a powered GA aircraft, and that’s the most dangerous part, it’s an apples, oranges AND apples+oranges question.
- GekkePrutser 5y agoNot all gliding operations use tows. Winches are also an option. They're cheaper too but they are more limited in launch altitude. There's other more dangerous things about gliding too, like the way gliders tend to bunch together circling to take advantage of thermals and get close to mountains to enjoy the updrafts there. So mid air collisions and controlled flight into terrain are more common. But overall I'm pretty sure it's still a safer sport. But I have to admit I don't have stats either.