It's super expensive because the certification is spread across such low numbers. I wouldn't want to reduce certification or remove requirements for dual igniti

It's super expensive because the certification is spread across such low numbers. I wouldn't want to reduce certification or remove requirements for dual ignition and suchlike. Sales are tiny because the current fleet is enough, fewer are learning to fly each year, yet it's not much different in real terms today to fly than it was in the 60s. Fewer are walking into a flying club than used to, but many fewer are completing their 40hrs and PPL than used to. Why? That can't be down to sales or parts certification. My guess? Instant gratification combined with no longer being the postwar generation that had a perception of flying as being the arrival of the future. Flying is now a bit "meh" and being stuck in cattle class. Personally I don't understand how a trial lesson isn't enough to hook them for life! Just like back in the 60s it was "the friendly atom", whereas today nuclear power has rather lost its sheen.