List of Places to fly with kids?

If you head east again, you can try Williamsburg, VA. This is the first
summer in 7 years that we haven't spent a week there. There's Colonial
Williamsburg, Busch Gardens, Water Country USA, Jamestown, and lots of
other things to do. You can also try Cape May, NJ - KWWD. You can
stay in historic Cape May, have a great time on the boardwalk in
Wildwood. There's some new folks running the FBO at kwwd. They've
arranged for rental cars and a shuttle service.
Dave
68 7ECA


Jay Honeck wrote:
My kids, ages 11 and 14, have flown with us almost since birth. They
are, quite frankly, bored with the whole thing, much to my dismay.

Oh sure, my son gets into it when he's allowed to fly right seat, but
with two pilots in the family that is a rare occasion indeed. And my
daughter is becoming vocally ANTI-flying, which is starting to become
an issue.

The solution? When we fly places that are "kid centered", both kids
are (not surprisingly) more than happy to get in the plane. We've had
to face the fact that our $100 hamburger flights (that excite us old
farts so much) just don't do much for the young 'uns, and so Mary and I
have started a quest for places to fly with kids.

I'd like to compile a list of "kid centered" destinations, not unlike
the web page I created for "Fly-In Aviation Museums." (See:
http://www.alexisparkinn.com/fly-in_...on_museums.htm )

These destinations are surprisingly hard to find, although we've found
a few. Here are some:

1. Maquoketa Caves State Park. (See:
http://www.alexisparkinn.com/2005_maquoketa_caves.htm ) If your kids
like to hike, explore, and get dirty (who doesn't?), this FREE state
park is hard to beat. With miles of good hiking, both above and below
ground, interesting geologic formations, and fun caves to explore (both
easy and hard), the kids always enjoy flying to Maquoketa, Iowa (KOQW).

2. AdventureLand. Located near Des Moines, Iowa, this small theme park
is an easy drive from Ankeny Airport (KIKV). Big enough to keep any
roller coaster fanatic satisfied, but small enough to see in a day,
Adventureland is Iowa's answer to Disneyland.

3. Racine Zoo. A free zoo in 2005? You bet. Located in Racine, WI
(KRAC), this small-but-complete lakefront (on the shores of Lake
Michigan) zoo is a real treat. You'll have to rent a car or take a
cab, though, as Racine has no courtesy cars.

Can you add any others? I'll compile 'em if you can provide 'em!
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

dave wrote:
If you head east again, you can try Williamsburg, VA. This is the first
summer in 7 years that we haven't spent a week there. There's Colonial
Williamsburg, Busch Gardens, Water Country USA, Jamestown, and lots of
other things to do. You can also try Cape May, NJ - KWWD. You can
stay in historic Cape May, have a great time on the boardwalk in
Wildwood. There's some new folks running the FBO at kwwd. They've
arranged for rental cars and a shuttle service.

Heck, if he's gonna go all the way to the ocean, he might as well stop by
Ocean City, MD. September and October weekends are awesome.




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Harold Warp's "Pioneer Village", Minden, Nebraska. Old farm
machinery, cars, motorcycles and AIRPLANES. Minden calls itself "The
Christmas City", for all the lights and decorations that go up for
Christmas. Courtesy cars at the airport are "vintage" 1960s Mustangs!

Evan's Plunge, Hot Springs, South Dakota. Bills itself as the
"World's largest INDOOR Hot Springs". Great place to take the kids
for the water slides and splash! Mount Rushmore is nearby. Rental
cars available, "call a few days in advance" from the local car
dealership.

Hot Springs at Thermopolis, Wyoming. 3 different operatons, with and
without water slides. Airport is "interesting"... land between
hog-backs, land south (uphill), takeoff north (downhill). Lunch at the
country club, across the parking lot at the airport. Call the pools for
transportation to town, or the Holiday Inn (stay there).

Best regards,

Jer/ "Flight instruction and mountain flying are my vocation!" Eberhard

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CELL 970 231-6325 EMAIL jer'at'frii.com WEB http://users.frii.com/jer/
C-206 N9513G, CFII Airplane&Glider, FAA-DEN Aviation Safety Counselor
CAP-CO Mission&Aircraft CheckPilot, BM218 HAM N0FZD, 228 Young Eagles!

Jay -

I'm going through the same thing - only my kids are 4 and 5. They seem
to fall asleep 1/2 hour into the flight. I'm trying to get to places
that are far enough away for me to have a nice flight, but enough fun
that the whole family can go.

So far this year I've done:
Atlantic City, NJ (even I can have fun at the Casinos here)
Ocean City, MD (spent the weekend at the beach (kids had a blast)

this month I'm heading to Niagara Falls (landing at KIAG in NY and
taking a taxi across)

next month we're heading to Sandusky OH (KSKY) to go to Cedar Point
amusement park.

Charlie

Jay Honeck wrote:
My kids, ages 11 and 14, have flown with us almost since birth. They
are, quite frankly, bored with the whole thing, much to my dismay.

Oh sure, my son gets into it when he's allowed to fly right seat, but
with two pilots in the family that is a rare occasion indeed. And my
daughter is becoming vocally ANTI-flying, which is starting to become
an issue.

The solution? When we fly places that are "kid centered", both kids
are (not surprisingly) more than happy to get in the plane. We've had
to face the fact that our $100 hamburger flights (that excite us old
farts so much) just don't do much for the young 'uns, and so Mary and I
have started a quest for places to fly with kids.

I'd like to compile a list of "kid centered" destinations, not unlike
the web page I created for "Fly-In Aviation Museums." (See:
http://www.alexisparkinn.com/fly-in_...on_museums.htm )

These destinations are surprisingly hard to find, although we've found
a few. Here are some:

1. Maquoketa Caves State Park. (See:
http://www.alexisparkinn.com/2005_maquoketa_caves.htm ) If your kids
like to hike, explore, and get dirty (who doesn't?), this FREE state
park is hard to beat. With miles of good hiking, both above and below
ground, interesting geologic formations, and fun caves to explore (both
easy and hard), the kids always enjoy flying to Maquoketa, Iowa (KOQW).

2. AdventureLand. Located near Des Moines, Iowa, this small theme park
is an easy drive from Ankeny Airport (KIKV). Big enough to keep any
roller coaster fanatic satisfied, but small enough to see in a day,
Adventureland is Iowa's answer to Disneyland.

3. Racine Zoo. A free zoo in 2005? You bet. Located in Racine, WI
(KRAC), this small-but-complete lakefront (on the shores of Lake
Michigan) zoo is a real treat. You'll have to rent a car or take a
cab, though, as Racine has no courtesy cars.

Can you add any others? I'll compile 'em if you can provide 'em!
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

"Charlie Derk" wrote

my kids are 4 and 5.

next month we're heading to Sandusky OH (KSKY) to go to Cedar Point
amusement park.

Charlie, Cedar Point is a definite "big kids park." You have to be above a
certain size, 4 or 5 feet, or above a certain age, to ride almost anything.
Big coasters rule, there. Leave the kids at home, or go when they are at a
minimum 12 years old.
--
Jim in NC

Yep Cedar Point is for ME, oh I meant big kids

Patrick
student SPL
aircraft structural mech
rollercoaster junkie!!!!!!!

"Morgans" wrote in message
news

"Charlie Derk" wrote

my kids are 4 and 5.

next month we're heading to Sandusky OH (KSKY) to go to Cedar Point
amusement park.

Charlie, Cedar Point is a definite "big kids park." You have to be above
a
certain size, 4 or 5 feet, or above a certain age, to ride almost
anything.
Big coasters rule, there. Leave the kids at home, or go when they are at
a
minimum 12 years old.
--
Jim in NC

"W P Dixon" wrote in message
...
Yep Cedar Point is for ME, oh I meant big kids

Yep, I used to spend a couple days there, every year, until about 20 years
ago. It was kick ass then, but now...

Always mentioned in the top couple places in the TV roller coaster shows,
but now with a fused spine, I'll never get to enjoy it again. ****es me
off...
--
Jim in NC

That will work out well.
Jay and Mary take their days off in the middle of the week,
Joe and Becka get the airplane on alternating weekends.


AAIIIIIIIEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

;-)
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

Charlie, Cedar Point is a definite "big kids park." You have to be above
a
certain size, 4 or 5 feet, or above a certain age, to ride almost
anything.
Big coasters rule, there. Leave the kids at home, or go when they are at
a
minimum 12 years old.

My sister has been taking her kid there for years (she's a lot closer,
living in Michigan), and raves about the place.

We *almost* got there on our way to DC. Maybe next time...
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

Jay,
Have you tried a booster style seat for Becca? If she can see over the
panel her interest may rise.
Michelle

Jay Honeck wrote:

Radio work Jay. First easy step, have him announce your taxi progress on
unicom. Work with him a little prior to getting in the plane. Next step,
initial call ups after freq changes while using flight following. Nothing
complicated, just report on the freq at what ever altitude. After that,
coach him on pattern announcements.



Great minds think alike, Jim. Joe's been practicing on the radio for the
last few months.

We flew last night as per Michelle's recommendation. Joe and I on the
flight out, Bec and Mary on the flight back. It worked out pretty well,
although Becca still can't see over the dashboard, so all of her flying is
IFR.... :-)

Joe did okay, but usually I can let him get us down to about 50 feet off the
runway before I take over. We had a wicked cross wind, with MUCH higher
winds at altitude, so he was having a terrible time keeping the runway in
its proper place in the patter -- so I took over at 1000 AGL.

All in all, an enjoyable flight for all, and I got to sit in the back and
enjoy the limitless leg room that sitting behind two 5 footers allows!