As with any form of flying, there’s is always a certain risk involved. Gliding is and will remain one of the safest forms of flying, but one should aware of the risks and always keep in mind you are flying a real airplane. Statistics indicate you are a lot more likely to have an accident while on your way to the airfield, then the risk of something happening while flying a glider. Mountain flying and competitions also have a higher level of risk, due to flying closer to other gliders, mountains and other obstacles.