Valid points but I think it is understandable if somebody is less than
enthusiastic about what GA can do to a new pilot's business/career.
Personally I find that a PPL is great for recreational purposes and
could be a good confidence booster in general but I am not sure how
much direct utility a PPL has in day to day life. I know there are
exceptions but for the average PPL like me, I fly strictly for fun. In
that sense I feel that GA should be sold as a cool and interesting
hobby instead of as a driver's license in the sky which it is not.

On Mar 24, 9:58 pm, "Bob Gardner" wrote:
We lose a lot of potential students because the scenario you outline is way
too common. The newbie walks up and talks to the girl at the counter, who
hands over a price list. The newbie, who is price shopping anyway, takes it
and walks out. Properly greeted by someone who asks about the newbie's plans
to use the new ticket and describes what flying ability will do for his/her
business/vacation/travel/career won't get to talking money until the newbie
is half-way sold on the idea of flying...a well-designed and performed
discovery flight will do the rest. The emphasis has to be on the new
student, not on money or hours.

Bob Gardner