In doing some research about airplane safety I originally assumed that a sailplane would be much safer than a powered plane but found statistically this is not true. In looking at Hang Gliders is appears that they are much safer than sailplanes or powered. Is that because they go so slow and land so slow?
I am wondering if a powered sailplane, that uses propulsion to find lift and give needed power to land, would not be the safest type of flying? If most accidents occur in sailplanes during the landing then perhaps having power at landing would help insure that you landed on good terrain, and at the right approach and so forth?
Thanks.
I am wondering if a powered sailplane, that uses propulsion to find lift and give needed power to land, would not be the safest type of flying? If most accidents occur in sailplanes during the landing then perhaps having power at landing would help insure that you landed on good terrain, and at the right approach and so forth?
Thanks.