3 lives lost

On Sun, 2 Jan 2005 07:52:51 -0500, Peter R. wrote:

I have taken up several "first flight" people and in every conversation
we have, from day one right up to the drive to the airport, I discuss
the possibility that we might no be able to make the flight due to
weather or an unexpected maintenance issue.

I have been honored with the same, to taking first time people who have
never left terra firma, much less a single engine.

I have not been "weathered out" as I always do it on a spur of a moment
rather then plan a week ahead. Even on the spur of the moment, I take the
first time passenger in the FBO and through the weather briefing motions,
so they can see what preparation is needed before each and every flight.
This also helps me verify my go decision.

I always have the first time passenger go through preflight, and tell them
in plain English....

"The plane goes through a "three point" inspection (outside inspection,
inside inspection and an engine check) and if anything fails, we don't fly.
I'd much rather dissapoint you while we are on the ground, then find out
something is wrong in the air."

Allen