Hi guys:You know, I'm not as concerned about the aviation media's slant on GA safety. My feeling is that new pilots should know the risks that exist. I've always been of the opinion that a great pilot is a knowledgeable pilot. The more you know, the better you'll be able to fly. Hiding facts for marketing sake won't benefit anyone in the long run. So I think the change is a good one.
What does concern me, however, is how aviation is portrayed in the mainstream non-flying public. The ad in Time magazine that showed a picture of a GA aircraft in front of a nuclear plant cooling tower with the caption "Remember when only environmentalists would have been alarmed by this photo? Join the conversation." is a good example that makes me sick to my stomach when I think about how irresponsible that ad was.
And as Pat mentioned, the "high visibility" accidents plastered in the media without any counterpoint of the benefits of GA is a huge problem. Public perception of GA has never been lower than it is today, IMHO. The media is looking to shock people to get people to watch/read. I suppose the media heads think that good news is just too boring for Joe Mainstream. Sad...
Ben
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