What has happened to General Aviation? The industry has numerous initiatives to "save" it. How did aviation, with its adventure and freedom, reach these lows?
Columnist Martha Lunken penned her opinions in Flying Magazine of October 2012. It is well worth the read as a thought-piece.
[...] The noticeable general aviatiom "malaise" in my part of the world puzzles and worries me. Why? What's behind this downturn in student starts, number of certificates issued and airplanes sold and increase in airports falling prey to bulldozer? I just can't accept the idea it's that's due to outrageous airplane, insurance and fuel cost. [...]
Curiously, this article is not listed with her other columns on the flyingmag.com web site. Too close to the truth?
Here's the complete article attached to this FAQ.
From: "Flying Opinion/Unusual Attitudes: A Tale of Two Pilots" by Martha Lunken Flying Magazine October 2012, page 68
Excerpts from: http://www.vfrflight.net/index.php?topic=12513.120;wap2 |
ATTACHMENTS ------------->>>>>>> : GA_Demise_Lunken_Flying_Oct2012.pdf