1.  For what reasons is the airline industry facing a shortage of pilots?

2.  a) By what percentage has commercial air travel grown in the past 5 years?
b)  How many passengers are expected to fly yearly by 2020?

3.  a) What is the FAA? 
b)  In what way is the FAA attempting to slow the number of pilots needed?
c)  Do you think the FAA's plan is a good idea?  Explain your answer.

4.  a) Define furlough.
b)  What happened to many of the 10,000 pilots who were furloughed through 9/11?

5.  How often do you fly?  How would a shortage of pilots affect you (both now and in the future)?  Be specific.

6.  Becoming a commercial pilot takes a lot of hard work and perseverance.
List several pros and cons of being a commerical pilot.