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Have we hit upon something of an obsession here?
Just attracting people that can really afford to fly (instead of moaning when some place puts £2 on their landing fee) would be a helluva achievement.
But anyone doubting how much money there is needs only to stand next to the M25 and count the £40k+ cars driven by under-40 year olds.
As the operator of a new-ish £200k plane, with all the kit
High income people (however one defines that) are a pretty substantial minority today. There are about 3M people that pay tax at 40% i.e. earn over £35k p.a.
It would be great if one could attract some of that money into GA..
Lot of talk about money, I agree that aviation needs money but not necessarily in the way that you want it invested.
doesn't most of it come down to most people entering GA not having enough money to pursue this hobby to start with? That's the REAL problem.
I think perhaps you mean that not enough people entering GA have the money to pursue the hobby in the way
you see fit.
There are many, many ways to fly; and not everyone wants the same thing. Bells, whistles, shiny switches and a massive price tag is not everyones idea of fun.
But seriously, I don't think money is much to do with it.
REALLY?