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August 15th 15, 04:28 PM
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How do we inspire pilots to truly take up cross country soaring ?
In a word (or two) - "smart phones". How often do you see young people
that don't have their heads down and both thumbs working at near-light speed? On 8/15/2015 9:18 AM, jfitch wrote: snip I will point out that European numbers have been in decline for a similar period, at a similar rate to the US, just starting from a higher plateau. GA numbers also seem to be in decline. For whatever reason, I just don't think aviation is the same magnetic for young imaginations that it once was. -- Dan Marotta 
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