Sennheiser Works to Give the Aviation Industry a Boost
The pursuit of flight is not only exhilarating, but also enhances one’s overall sense of awareness, bringing increased focus and productivity to all aspects of life. But today, aviation education could use a little boost. An ever-shrinking pilot population – combined with up to 80% of aviation students dropping out of flight schools – has hindered the industry’s ability to meet predicted commercial demands, especially in the US. One statistic states that the cost of university education compared to new hire wages can reach 8 to 1 – and a shortage of loans to aeronautical students only compounds the situation.
Sennheiser has made a proactive effort to help target this problem by sponsoring “Rejuvenating Aviation from the Ground Up”. This engaging informational session, given by Ravi “The Raviator”, has been presented at Embry-Riddle University, the University of North Dakota, the University of Western Ontario, several EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) chapters and many other locations. As a sport pilot and professional musician, Ravi encourages students to not only become involved with commercial aviation, but also to help improve its overall image. During the sessions, Ravi encourages Certified Flight Instructors (CFIs) to become more inspired teachers by reconnecting to their own training days. Ravi also shares grassroots marketing concepts to school owners and operators that they can apply within their own educational institutions. Ravi is a pilot and motivational speaker who is bringing renewed passion to the aviation industry. Concerned that the perception of aviation is in decline, he inspires pilots and aviation professionals to re-connect with their dream through educational and motivational events.
Sennheiser also recognizes that the sport pilot track provides an excellent learning track for students and aspiring aviators. New light sport aircraft (LSAs) can indeed be an attractive alternative to students. The cost of becoming a sports pilot, if amortized over one year, equals a short term car payment – about $500 per month, per year. Once you put it in that context, sport pilot training suddenly seems more attainable financially, and a viable path for students seeking to follow their passion of entering the world of aviation.
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