Originally Posted by
FoxHunter
The major reason. Or do you believe Americans just gave up their interest in airplanes?
Fuel costs. Zoning by local governments. Airport closures. Government taxes and fees. Ubiquity of airline seats. Automobile safety and efficiency improvements/dollar vs the same in GA aircraft. FAA regulatory burden. Tort claims.
That is all in can think of off the top of my head--I am sure there are others.
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