On downwind my
little girl started throwing up.

That's too bad, but she seemed to take it in stride.
I usually limit flights with kids to about 15-20 minutes for their first time
out.

It's interesting hearing such things happen
when there's a microphone sitting right in the path, makes for interesting
intercom noise.

Indeed! While giving rides in warbirds, we had quite a few get sick and some of
them didn't move the mike out of the way. Our flights were video taped with
audio as well.
It usually provided the family waiting on the ground with some amusement.


I'm generally a sympathetic
vomiter

I am too. That was one thing I dreaded when flying the T-6 with rides (which
was my job for two years) But when I am flying the airplane, I get focused on
what needs to be done and that overrides everything else. Once on the ground
the initial shock (or whatever) went away and focused on the customer and their
well being. Except for one time when the person did very well thru everything
and while were standing next to the airplane posing for a picture, he erupted.
I made a hasty departure back to the office!!

but can I get the mike itself wet to clean it? Will it damage it in any
way?

Hmm...have you tried something small and pointy to pick the stuff out? I
wouldn't suggest getting the mike wet.

Overall tho, it sounds like your daughter had fun and I am sure she will want
to go again. Next time, keep the flight short and build from there.


-John
*You are nothing until you have flown a Douglas, Lockheed, Grumman or North
American*