Except that in a Champ or other tandem aircraft, the PIC is also the
"pic". The reason to place the child in the front seat is so the "pic"
can apply the appropriate hand upside the head if necessary while still
maintaining situational awareness and flying the airplane.

ROTFL!

I suppose that kids flying in 2-place planes should be older/more mature,
simply because you don't want/aren't able to deal with an in-flight melt
down. I took a kid and his mom flying once, and -- as we smoothly lifted
off the ground -- the kid started whimpering and crying into the intercom.
I was very thankful that his mom was with him to soothe his fears, cuz it
would have been a very difficult flight otherwise.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
Ercoupe N94856
www.AlexisParkInn.com
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"John Smith" wrote in message
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In article CG4tk.315721$yE1.312721@attbi_s21,
"Jay Honeck" wrote:

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.

Except that in a Champ or other tandem aircraft, the PIC is also the
"pic". The reason to place the child in the front seat is so the "pic"
can apply the appropriate hand upside the head if necessary while still
maintaining situational awareness and flying the airplane.