From: utzoo!decvax!cca!PS@MIT-MC@sri-unix Newsgroups: net.aviation Title: Saftey, Noise & Regulations Article-I.D.: sri-unix.2552 Posted: Sun Aug 8 05:06:00 1982 Received: Mon Aug 9 01:56:01 1982 From: Peter E. SeisslerYour experience at Norwood Aviation makes a good point about safety. I'll make a bet the that FBO DOES maintain its planes in accordance to the FARs. And yes, the requirements for rental aircraft is stiffer than for private aircraft (remember the 100 hour inspection). However, that's part of the problem. The aircraft 'has met the maintenence requirements of the U.S. Government', as the ad would read. But in my book, that doesn't mean its safe. The private aircraft owners that I know take better care of their aircraft than the FBOs I know (of course, they have an easier job: only 1 or 2 pilots flying the plane). Regulation can be false security. A better rule would be KNOW THY PLANE (i.e. know thy FBO - I wouldn't fly in a Norwood Aviation plane either). Go to Wiggins, more expensive, but MUCH more professional. Pete