There’s no question the future of general aviation is at a waypoint. Parasitic drag resulting from new and inconvenient — if not onerous — regulations from the TSA is hampering its growth. And then there are the turbulence from the current economy; the climbing costs of fuel, maintenance and new airplanes; and the tailspin in the number of new students signing up for flight lessons.
The general aviation forecast looks stormy and unsettled. But the laws of aerodynamics state that thrust overcomes drag. So the most effective way of mitigating the negative forces may be by increasing the number of people who are aviation aficionados.
