Originally Posted by
SkyHigh
The cost of flight training has gone up much faster than inflation. In addition I think that word is getting out about what a long shot professional aviation is. As a result student starts are falling off a cliff. Baby boomer hobby pilots are beginning to drop out of flying as they age in droves.
I foresee a sharp and sudden reduction in GA as these two perfect storms collide. How will the budding flight instructors get their hours?
Skyhigh
It's not inflation that's the problem, it's liability. 20-30% of an aircraft's factory sale value is liability protection. We can thank our lawyers for that(and by lawyers, I'm including all politicians as the majority of them have some sort of law degree/experience)