Enrollment at flight schools flourishes despite pandemic

A number of flight schools throughout the US have reported surprisingly strong enrollment numbers that are equal to or even higher than prior years, despite the toll that the pandemic has taken on the aviation industry. According to Chris Moser, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s senior director of flight training education, one reason for the influx may be that students are looking for a career change after losing their jobs in other fields and finally have the time to pursue their dream of flying.