The conventional wisdom about millennials goes something like this: They would rather sit inside and play Xbox all day than go to the airport and learn to fly airplanes. Mind you, nobody ever presents any evidence to show this is in fact true, but in our gut we all kind of understand there’s at least a ring of truth to it. But don’t blame young people. A great many of them would be thrilled to earn a private pilot’s license. It’s just that general aviation isn’t structured to provide them with the kind of training experience they expect or desire.
On Course: Do Millennials Want to Learn to Fly?
Key Takeaways:
- General aviation struggles to attract millennials not due to a lack of interest, but because its current structure, technology, and costs fail to meet their expectations for modern, accessible experiences.
- Millennials desire technologically advanced, affordable, and nearly new aircraft for flight training, contrasting with the often old and expensive equipment found in current general aviation.
- To engage younger generations, general aviation needs a paradigm shift focusing on continued technological advancement, improved affordability, and better access, potentially through innovations like lower-cost electric aircraft.
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