AOPA To Study Student Pilot Retention

By Benet Wilson

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has commissioned a research study to model the flight-training process and identify the key factors that affect student retention. The study will use surveys and focus groups of student pilots (including those who have quit training), certificated pilots, flight instructors and flight school operators to help identify why so many of the students give up on the dream. AOPA estimates that up to 70%-80% of ...

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