Originally Posted by
Bodie1
I would say that the students already in the pipeline are enough to keep the industry ticking over but I reckon we'll be seeing parents and careers advisors talking kids out of this industry for the time being.
Plus those who would possibly be looking at PPL for leisure flying decreasing due to an economic downturn and preserving cash. Overseas students should be the saviour for Australian GA instructing. Chinese domestic carriers are already on the path to returning to 2019 levels. Pilots who begin their screening and application for training now will be ready in 2-3 years time when this downturn will be over. It should be a priority for those who are invested in the future of Australian GA to lobby as hard as possible to retain and grow the foreign flight training industry. Because there are other places in the world which are suitable for flight training, Australia doesn't have a monopoly on it in any way.