Why Adventure-Based Flight Training?

80% of students drop out of flight training. The 20% who do get their PPL, average almost 70 hours. These numbers are disappointing for an activity that is so rewarding...so much fun. Why?

Yes, flying is expensive, takes skill and dedication. For some, flying can be scary, just ask my wife. But my theory is that very few flight schools make an effort to make flying meaningful. Why would they? The more students they put through the grinder, the more money they make...right? Flying becomes a job rather than a fun adventure. Herein the problem lies. In my experience, the more students a school has equates to less availability of aircraft. Heavy student loads typically cause a variety of maintenance problems which cause delays in training. Instructors come and go like a fast-food drive through. They have forgotten their passion for flying as they chase hours. I believe adding adventure to flying. Go somewhere new. Do something fun while your there. Don't worry about minimum requirements. Adventure-Based Flight Training will make memories. It will make flight training meaningful.