Great fun isn't it Jack! We got to take my 9 year old nephew for a short
demo flight in a new C172SP over 2 years ago at a pancake breakfast at the
FBO. He was mesmerized. Then he got a longer flight with his Dad for a
birthday present after I got my license. Again the same response. Then
this spring I was asked to be a science project for school and this time he
got to sit up front on an even longer flight. He remembered basic things
like airspeed indicator, heading indicator AND compass and altimeter. He
had done his studying and was even able to tell his Mom some of what was
going on. Imagine my thoughts when I announced "......entering left
downwind......." and he tells his Mom she can look out the left side of the
airplane and see the airport!

Great story Jack!
--
Chris Ehlbeck, PP-ASEL
"It's a license to learn, have fun and buy really expensive hamburgers."

"Jack Allison" wrote in message
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Today I was blessed with a chance to take an 11 year old on his first
flight in a small plane. My wife and I met Matthew and his parents at a
church event this past summer. When Matthew found out I was a pilot, he
had lots of questions as he'd been reading about flying. He's one of
those really sharp kids that learns a lot on his own, asks intelligent
questions and seems to take in any and all information.