Today was "kid day" for us. First, we took a lunch flight with a good
friend and his son and daughter, ages 2 and 4. Then, later in the day, we
did a sight-seeing flight with my 11 year old daughter, and one of her
school friends.

Both flights were outstanding! We had a high overcast here today, with
some light rain sprinkles, but it was cool and good VFR, with relatively
smooth air.

The first flight was interesting in that it was their first flights, ever,
so they were quite thrilled. It was also unusual in that we had five on
board -- something I've rarely done. We flew to a nearby town for lunch,
and then home, which was more than enough for the young 'uns.

The second flight was more rewarding, personally, as my daughter's friend
was completely enamored with the experience. We circled the city for quite
some time, picking out her school, and her house, and Kinnick Stadium (where
the Iowa Hawkeyes play football), and all the usual stuff.

Then, as an added treat, a scattered layer of puffy clouds developed at
around 4000 MSL -- and she wanted to go "cloud dancing"! We climbed off
east of town, until we were even with the clouds. Wheeling and soaring,
dipping a wing in the little puffies, I had her squealing with delight in
the headphones!

Best of all, I think she gave my incredibly aviation-jaded daughter a fresh
look at how lucky we really are to fly.

There's just nothing better than flying with kids!
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"