20 years ago flying was still the preserve of middle classes and was used sparingly due to the prohibitive cost of air travel. Since then, the rise of airlines like SouthWest and Ryanair have made flying one of the cheapest ways to travel. But despite the fact it is one of the safest ways to travel, flying still has the potential for catastrophic failure because the lives of many are dependent on a small crew of pilots. This is especially pronounced for private aviation. Disclosure: This is a Sponsored Article This makes the issue of flight safety a pressing onePowered by WPeMatico