I’ve read a number of articles recently on the dwindling and aging pilot population. A few statistics help to illustrate the problem facing us as we try to grow the pilot population…
1973:
Median income: $12,050
Average car: $3,650
Cessna 172 (new): $18,440
Today:
Median income: $51,300
Average car: $31,250
Cessna 172 (new): $360,000