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Old 8th Oct 2014, 02:11
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Andy_RR
 
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Originally Posted by Horatio Leafblower
I keep saying here that Dick could help revive public interest in aviation through a media campaign and sposorship or spearheading an EAA-style Young Eagles program in this country, but Dick never answers.
I'll bet Dick could be interested in figureheading such a campaign, but to expect him to kick it off and direct it is a tall order. If enough aviation types could get together and agree on a strategy, he might be convinced to lend a hand.

However, I still see the malaise as much wider than just aviation in general and GA in particular. While our populous enjoys the benefits of the investments of the past and of other nations, we don't feel the need to bother our minds with technical stuff. You only need to refer to a) the current account deficit and b) the drop off in STEM participation to figure that out.

It will change, but it won't be change we currently believe in...
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