I appreciate that everyone has a different level of concern about the world around us. There comes a point though where you have to decide whether your fears about the uncertainties are going to prevent you from living your life. I will offer the suggestion that any risks associated with partly burned smoke oil are greatly ourweighed by the enjoyment of the show. I think that the risks from attending an airshow are much lower than the risks from attending most other motorsports events. But there are folks who don't enjoy or attend any motorsports events at all. I think those folks are missing a lot of fun.

That may not be your calculation.

My background of 1600 parachute jumps and performing in night airshows with pyro racked up my right leg probably make my risk calculations different than yours. Neither better or worse, just different.

Hope that you have fun in aviation.

Wes