I asked the greybeards in the EAA chapter I belong to for their advice
on when to take my first born up. The advice was to wait until they
could understand verbal instructions.

One thing to keep in mind is that there should always be a "Parent in
Command" on board when flying with little ones. That way, when the
inevitable hissy-fit is thrown, there is a clear division of labor as to
whom is doing what, and the pilot is free to fly the plane.

Both of my kids have permanent scars on their knees from where Mary would
reach back and give them a good pinch when they started fighting in the back
seat while I was on short final...

;-)

Now, when we take their friends flying, our kids are the ones hushing their
friends whenever ATC talks.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
Ercoupe N94856
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