Originally Posted by
Buzz
My question is... What have you guys seen as far as the amount of people willing to start civilian pilot training only to quit due to the huge cost and poverty wages the first few years?
I can only speak for myself, but I doubt I'm alone. I'm going through an FBO while finishing up my degree. Due to the economic situation, I haven't been flying. I talked to my old instructor however while still working there (he has since moved on to the airlines), and he said that there were still a large amount of students. Granted, most at the FBO would go for their private and that's it, or aerobatics (they have a "professional pilot program" but they don't push it like they do GA and aerobatic flying).
I'm excited to read others answers as the thread gets longer!