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Travis_0004

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34. Its much safer than driving, or taking the bus or train.

Reply to geomon666 (Reply #32)

Sun May 29, 2016, 09:18 PM

May 2016

I dont dispute the need for improvements, but it is probably the safest form of travel.

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kick Liberal_in_LA May 2016 #19

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American planes would be maintained SickOfTheOnePct May 2016 #25

The standards are set and policed by the FAA Major Nikon May 2016 #27

Right SickOfTheOnePct May 2016 #28

On site inspection is required as part of the certification process Major Nikon May 2016 #29

Companies can't use a maintenace facility SickOfTheOnePct May 2016 #30

Are you claiming a repair station can't operate before an inspection? Major Nikon May 2016 #35

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You didn't answer the question Major Nikon May 2016 #37

Yes, it's my understanding SickOfTheOnePct May 2016 #46

"just as safe" is easy to claim until accidents attributable to the practice start to happen Major Nikon May 2016 #59

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"increase in maintenance related accidents" is a stupid metric Major Nikon May 2016 #65

Fair enough SickOfTheOnePct May 2016 #67

You may be talking about "American maintenance standards" Major Nikon May 2016 #69

Where is your evidence SickOfTheOnePct May 2016 #70

Actually DOT claims that Major Nikon May 2016 #73

Granted, I just did a quick search SickOfTheOnePct May 2016 #74

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"It's there" SickOfTheOnePct May 2016 #81

I find self-declaring victory because you're too lazy to read what I provided is pretty lame Major Nikon May 2016 #82

OK, your claim is ridiculous SickOfTheOnePct May 2016 #83

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I would replace "brilliance" SickOfTheOnePct May 2016 #86

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No Major Nikon May 2016 #91

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Yes Major Nikon May 2016 #94

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Let's see SickOfTheOnePct May 2016 #61

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