Who Are Light Aircraft Pilots ? Help Breaking The Myth
Many potential pilots never do start flying, because they perceive light aviation as something expensive and reserved to an elite. The number of active pilots has never been so low, and to help improve that situation, one must break this “aviation-is-for-an-elite” myth.
Look at me. I’m basically a software engineer. Yes, there are some lawyers, bankers, doctors, insurance brokers multi-national companies CEOs which are also pilots – and flying is also a good way to meet various people – but there is a strong percentage of “normal job” persons !
Here is a short list of what persons I met through flying do professionally: mathematics teacher, IT system administrator in a lab, accountant, public relation in an energy company, project manager in IT networks, development manager by UEFA (european football association), TV reporter, policeman,
Then come all those who’s job relates to aviation: airline or business jet pilots, aircraft mechanics, dispatchers, ground staff, air traffic controllers, flight instructors… There are also many students who pay for their flying with side-jobs (and help from their parents…). This is a good time in life to learn, as student’s mindset is already oriented towards learning and developing skills.
Private pilots don’t all fly a lot, nor do they fly expensive high performance aircrafts. Hangars are full of moderate cost planes waiting for pilots ! So to help motivating them, please leave a comment here indicating what kind of job you do to pay for your flying ! Let’s show pilots to be that we’re normal guys !
