Pelton
"Building Interest in the Future of Aviation" was the name of the discussion at Sun 'n Fun on Tuesday evening, with four of general aviation's major players on the panel -- EAA's Jack Pelton, Mark Baker of AOPA, Ed Bolen of NBAA, and Matt Zuccaro, president of Helicopter Association International. "General aviation is shrinking, not growing," said Sun 'n Fun president John "Lites" Leenhouts, as he introduced the event. "We've got to find a way to turn that around." Leenhouts followed up with a short video showing some of the work Sun 'n Fun is supporting to help local students learn about aviation careers. The panelists followed up, outlining the many challenges in the industry, noting some achievements, and offering some insights into what's needed to create positive change.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.avweb.com/air-shows-events/aviation-leaders-address-future-challenges-corrected