FAA pilot stats

[avcanada]

Wow lowest number of student pilots since they started giving out student pilot certificates in 1954.

The 20 year forecast also looks pretty grim.

Has TC released any similar forecasts?

FAA CERTIFICATED PILOTS 1929-2007
http://www.aopa.org/whatsnew/stats/pilots.html

FAA 20 year forecast
http://m.aopa.org/training/articles/201 ... ecast.html

It is estimated that slightly more than 72,000 student pilots were registered with the FAA in 2009, down from almost 81,000 a year before. According to the forecast, the number won’t again reach 2009 levels until 2013; next year is expected to be the worst with the forecast bottoming out at roughly 69,000 student certificates.

Forecast for 2010-2030 (Page 29 of 33 active pilots by type of certificate)
http://www.faa.gov/data_research/aviati ... 01-33).pdf

[Panama Jack]

The word is out: Flying and crime just don't pay.

[Invertago]

The word is out: Flying and crime just don't pay.

I beg to differ, Crime is putting my kids through college!

[Panama Jack]

So the parallels are there on many items. You may do it, but do you not want a better life for your kids?

[tired of the ground]

QUICK! Someone tell the flight schools that a pilot shortage is coming!

[gustind]

QUICK! Someone tell the flight schools that a pilot shortage is coming!

No no no no! It's already here.

[Panama Jack]

Image: yycflyguy with crew

The airlines are facing a MAJOR PILOT SHORTAGE!

Train to become an Airline Pilot . . . TODAY!

[yycflyguy]

Well now they don't look look like Latinas to me. I do look great in my shades though don't I?? Stop posting pics if me Jack or I will have to post pics of you and a pupae box.

[Panama Jack]

Oh boy aren't you fast yyycflyguy. You must just be scanning this forum 24/7 for any slanderous mention of your name!

So what if they are not Latinas. I told you already once (God only knows how much the Mrs. told you), keep you hands off the crew!