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Members weigh in on boosting pilot population
May 9, 2008
By AOPA ePublishing staff
When AOPA recently asked members for ideas about boosting
the pilot population, many responded that rising costs in
aviation are a significant barrier.
“We recognize that rising costs are a factor in the
declining pilot population,” said Greg Romano, AOPA vice
president of public relations. “That’s why AOPA is working
to reduce the cost of flying on several fronts: on Capitol
Hill, through discounted pilot products and services, and
by offering flight training scholarships.”
Cost has always been a factor, but it’s not the only one.
AOPA wants to know your creative ideas for getting more
people interested in flying. In the 5,000-plus responses
we’ve received so far, we’ve heard clever ideas ranging
from new ways to develop communities among local pilots to
opportunities to enhance the flight training experience. 
  
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