How many pilots actually Self Fund their whole training these days out of their own hard earned pocket? Then head north/Charter/Instruct/PNG/Asia to build up some hours before landing a prop gig and many moons later a jet gig?
I know of a 19yr old who just got into the REX Cadetship, going to cost his parents $130,000.
No sense of adventure anymore it seems. With adventure comes some great flying experiences in all sorts Weather/Cultures/Aircrafts, and usually better Pilots produced long term.