Drop Out Rates post PPL
I read that 90% of new PPLs give up within 1 year of qualifying.
Is this statistically proven or just a guesstimate.
If it is the case, why do so many drop out having achieved it.
Is it cost?
It just seems strange to me that having gone to the trouble and expense of getting qualified that so many should drop out and if the figures are correct, then a fairly large proportion of the remaining 10% will be wannabee commercial pilots leaving the smallest amount to excercise the rights of thier PPL.
It has me wondering.
(I got the info from the headset thread but didnt want to hijack it)