Originally Posted by
kevbo
Maybe because there is much fewer job opportunities for the 250-1500hr crowd than in the past. Not to mention the total lack of consistent income. They don't let all the vets cash in their GI benefits at the local flight school anymore nor does anyone fly checks. Where did that $6/hr T34 go? Things are a lot different now.
You paid six dollars an hour for a T-34? Be truthful.
Thirty years ago that couldn't be had.
Get out there and fly powerlines. Do 135 VFR. Fly jumpers. Flight instruct.
The opportunities are there. One may have to lift a finger to help himself, but the opportunities are most certainly there. No less today than yesterday.