Flight Training at 15?

"Jay Honeck" wrote

We've talked it over, and he's decided to wait until Summer '07 to start
his "real" flight training, just so he can go straight through till his
check-ride. I think it's the best decision he can make at this time -- I
just hope his interest doesn't wane.

I think that is a good choice. In the meantime, you can always let him get
in some right seat time. Fly some, navigate, even a bit of radio time.

Things like that keep the newness, and excitement in flying, in a kid that
age, the newness is what you need to keep shooting for. He has seen it, now
teach him how to have the responsibility for doing it.

When go, no-go situations come up, ask him what he would do, and how he came
to that decision. Then explain what you would do, and how you came to that
decision. That will teach decision making, and develop the judgment skills,
that so many kids his age are lacking.

How to think for yourself is the hardest of all skills to teach. I think
you can do it, though.
--
Jim in NC