So is it that people have stopped learning to fly 'for fun' but now only do it 'for transport'? Or to get a job in aviation transport?
If that's the case, I wonder why?
Flying costs higher due more expensive fuel?
Less disposable income among the young due struggling to get on housing ladder?
Flying less fun due increased security, general nannying, less 'freedom' (can't go many places non radio today, and many new pilots seem to regard the radio as a primary - THE primary in some cases - flight control).
Or are we just less 'fun oriented' as a society?
Not sure about this. I enjoy my flying as I enjoy driving long distances to go places. I see no fun in driving long distances in a Morris Minor any more than I see any point in flying a cub to Turweston for a hamburger.
On the other hand some people go to Morris Minor owners club rallies and some people fly cubs to Turweston for a hamburger and enjoy it hugely which is fine by me!