GEG,
When you finally take him up get child sized headsets for him. My
daughter was very uncomfortable with my DC10-20's. I bought the child
size head band for it and it made a huge difference for her on our
second flight together. It seems like a small point but avoiding
discomfort is a biggy.

My kids are 10 and 12 and although the headset helps, they don't beg to
go flying. I'll ask them from time to time, if they say yes great but
usually the answer is no. I never push it. I hope they enjoy it as
much as I do someday but I'm the only one in our entire extended family
that does so I'm not too hopeful.

Dave
68 7ECA

GEG wrote:
I have a 6 year old son.
I'm only a student pilot.
However, in my youth, I thought flying was totally cool - yet
completely out of my domain. I lived in a very rural area
and we didn't have much money as a family.

I really wish I had been exposed to it earlier.
In fact, I wish I would have made a career out of it.

My wife is a little "weary" of flying, having the "nervous wife/mom"
syndrome.

I'd like to introduce aviation (not just flying) to my son
over time.

I'm wondering if anyone has resources or recommendations of how
to do this effectively without being overbearing, being realistic,
but creating true excitement.
I mean, I have some idea, but still, input and perspective from
other sources can be invaluable!

Are there books covering such methods?

Thanks to all in advance!