I went to a dermatologist to check a mark that appeared on my skin. He told me recognized what it was, not to worry about it, and how long it would take to go away with treatment.

I trusted him because he is a trained expert in the field - it's his job to know this stuff and do it every day, and he's licensed by an organization I trust in.

Same with a pilot. Yes, pilot's have been wrong, just as doctors have been at times. But I still have much more faith in their ability to assess the airworthiness of an aircraft than I do.

You're always free to get off a plane if you don't feel comfortable, just like getting a second opinion. But from a factual, logical standpoint, it's hard to argue that you know better then the pilot. I never have and can't foresee a situation where I would.

That's why it is safer to fly than drive!!!

�Exacto, yo hablo Espa�ol! =)

Do you get mad when you are asked to switch planes because of some failure? In my case, I was very OK with it, even though I had a previous flight delayed & cancelled earlier that day.

[QUOTE=ragde77;11754087Do you get mad when you are asked to switch planes because of some failure? In my case, I was very OK with it, even though I had a previous flight delayed & cancelled earlier that day.[/QUOTE]


I may be a little annoyed but definitely not as mad as I probably would be if the previously known failure manifests itself on take off.