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Are aircraft crashes really rare, or is media coverage inflating the risk? If you’re anxious about taking to the skies, this episode is your essential guide to debunking myths, revealing the meticulous safety measures behind every flight, and understanding what truly keeps you safe in the air.

In this eye-opening conversation, Balkar—a seasoned FAA-certified safety expert and commercial pilot—takes us behind the cockpit door. He shares gripping stories from major aviation disasters like Tenerife and the infamous Tenerife accident chain, illustrating how small errors, miscommunications, and cultural factors often set off catastrophic events. You'll discover how the industry’s rigorous crash testing, black box analyses, and decades of safety regulations have drastically reduced the odds of accidents, despite what sensational headlines might suggest.

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