Why do we fly? Are we so shallow a species that for many of us the reason is the excitement, the unique specialness? With that diminishing, are we so superficial that we give up flying? There are, of course, many motivations for potential and ongoing aviators. For some people, flying is simply a job. I really feel sorry for those unfortunate souls.
The author suggests that the declining excitement and perceived specialness of flying, compounded by time and financial burdens, are contributing to a decrease in pilot numbers.
Motivations for flying vary widely among aviators, from those who view it purely as a job to those who are deeply passionate and fly for inherent enjoyment, and others who fly for utilitarian purposes.
The article concludes with a call to action for passionate aviators to actively engage in flying, reawaken the "magic," and thus maintain interest crucial for the survival of General Aviation.
Are you old enough to remember Neil Armstrong’s giant leap? All over the world, people were transfixed in front of the nearest television. Soon, though, space flights became almost common, routine. Some of us got to the point where we didn’t even know of the next Apollo mission. They became old hat.
Ben Bishop
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