Originally Posted by Ellen

I actually forwarded several airline company "Pilot Minimums" to my state's Congressmen suggesting that they look into the hiring practices of the US Airlines in regard to "potential" future calamities on US soil.

I pointed out what is happening in the industry, concerning lack of "new" private pilot training starts, lowering of minimums, depressed wages, overseas airline increased hiring of US pilots, overworked pilots, poor ailrine management, high attrition rates from pilots, Flight Attendants, and Ramp personnel, etc. . . .

In addition, the Washington D.C Lobby push for GA (General Aviation) user fees by the airlines will completely "KILL" all potential pilot starts because of cost. (Airlines want to pass their costs on to the GA pilot). The airlines are shooting themselves in the foot for their future. By doing this they are ensuring even LESS pilot starts while taking down the GA pilot as well. (More on this topic later)