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The U.S. is more wealthy and has a large private aviation community because private individuals can afford to buy and are permitted to fly their own small plane
by azeotropic 8y ago
The U.S. is more wealthy and has a large private aviation community because private individuals can afford to buy and are permitted to fly their own small planes. As s result, it is easier for Americans to build up experience as aviators before going to work for an airline.
- RcouF1uZ4gsC 8y agoThe other thing the US has is the 2 largest airforces in the world (The US Air Force, and the US Navy). This provides the opportunity for pilots to get a lot of flight time in jets without having to pay for it via flights schools or private aviation.