Getting new members

On 5-6-2011 06:59, wrote:

I tried to do this at the high school located on Edwards AFB (of all
places) with the physics class (of all things) that I taught/teach
using the flight school that the USAF Test Pilot School contracts with
and whom I have worked with for more than 25 years. School management
and their lawyers went completely apoplectic. The students, their
parent, and I had to sign all sorts of documents that we would never
do such a thing nor speak of flying ever again in class. I recall
that we were also forbidden to even think about it, at least in
school.



SarcasmWell, I guess the Air Force doesn't need pilots anymore, so no
use getting people interested in flying./Sarcasm Tell me it ain't so!!

On May 6, 3:42*am, Scott wrote:
On 5-6-2011 06:59, wrote:

SarcasmWell, I guess the Air Force doesn't need pilots anymore, so no
use getting people interested in flying./Sarcasm *Tell me it ain't so!!

Scott, the Air Force doesn't run the schools on it's bases - they are
run by civilians (and lawyers - not sure what they are) working for
the DoD.

So if you want to say that educators and lawyers think the Air Force
doesn't need pilots anymore, your sarcasm will be a little closer to
reality.

Kirk

Same thing when I worked for Lockheed (before the mergers). I was not
allowed to fly for company business. Fear of the headlines - FLAMING
LOCKHEED EMPLOYEES RAIN DOWN ON YUPPIE DAY CARE CENTER. And the CEO at the
time was an SSA member...


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On 5-6-2011 06:59, wrote:

I tried to do this at the high school located on Edwards AFB (of all
places) with the physics class (of all things) that I taught/teach
using the flight school that the USAF Test Pilot School contracts with
and whom I have worked with for more than 25 years. School management
and their lawyers went completely apoplectic. The students, their
parent, and I had to sign all sorts of documents that we would never
do such a thing nor speak of flying ever again in class. I recall
that we were also forbidden to even think about it, at least in
school.



SarcasmWell, I guess the Air Force doesn't need pilots anymore, so no
use getting people interested in flying./Sarcasm Tell me it ain't so!!

I've approached my school administration for permission to take my
students soaring. No Joy Liability issues.

Thing thing is, I teach a Special Needs class... and I run the local
chapter of Freedom's Wings Canada, a charity that gives FREE
inspiration flights in the disabled community and certain of the
special needs groups (such as my class). I could have gotten them
flown for just the cost of the bus transportation.

Whenever I'm with other Special Needs teachers, I tell them about the
programme... the parents may bring their kids on their own volition.

For those interested or curious about our programme, visit
www.freedomswings.ca

-John