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Old 04-02-2008, 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Lab Rat View Post
I don't think there is a shortage of pilots. I think there is a shortage of qualified and experienced pilots willing to work for the current wages and working conditions found at most places.
Absolutely true.

This topic is brought up often but this time it may be legitimate and require a long view.

Longer term, however, the shortage of flight instructors and eventually pilots is like the plankton disappearing from the ocean – it eventually makes itself felt all the way up the food chain.
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