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I can understand what
you're saying about the aviation image. Yes, some local airports do appear
that way and that certainly adds to the image. I suspect more-so, its
just the maturing of the industry and the fact that nothing really
dramatic has happened since the Apollo missions to the moon.
Most of us old guys can remember the old tecnology and are still amazed at the
progress we've seen (and I'm only 55). So to the
youngsters, this is what they're used to and there's nothing to be amazed
at. I would bet a another moon mission would result in more
activity among young people, but that's not likely for a while. So
your right. Marketing/advertising people would say image is everything and
I guess that's what has to be done. Take a look at www.americansportflying.com
website. These guys are doing just that.
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Wayne,
I, too have noticed the change in interest of the young folks. I suspect it
has several sources.
One, the availability of more $$ , boats, cars, etc...dilutes the interest
level...
BUT, I suspect the real causes is that in many locations, the small
airports are OLD....OLD, dirty, crappy furniture with worn out upholstry,
etc... Some communities have addressed this, but often it has been too
late.
I think this atmosphere turns off many young folks, who are
embarassed to bring out their dates to see and lounge around in such an
atmosphere.
The Lake, new boats, nice club house, etc are much more attractive and
inducive to having one's date attend.
So, it's only the very dedicated, very interested folks who now end up at
the airport....often alone with wonder and dreams of flying....very few show up
with their dates.....
In many larger airports, the local FBO have upgraded their lounges, but
again, mostly taylored to the corporate jet set...and not the local fun
fliers....
"tis a shame.....and I may be wrong ...but here are many small FBO
operations I have visited where the atmosphere was not conducive to a newby
being welcome.... IS YOUR LOCAL FBO A PLACE WHERE YOU WOULD PROUDLY
TAKE A NEW DATE ???? IT SHOULD BE!
Now, if this is the problem, how do we encourage the industry to make major
changes...and welcome DREAMERS ??
HARRY FRANCIS (71 GOING ON 17)
ELLISTON VA
N93530 - since 1982
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