"And I don't see anyone
flying less."

I don't see anyone flying period. Living in the Twin Cities, 9-11
seems to have taken such a big bite out of General Aviation that I
rarely hear single engine aircraft on nice Saturdays anymore. I'm
really scared of the future of GA as my airport (SSQ) is only populated
with old timers.

Paying $170 for a damn gascolator bail of a Cherokee (this was on
another thread) makes it awfully hard to be enthusiastic and attract
new people to aviation.