That brings back memories! I remember when I got my PPL, my wife didn't
want to go up with me at first. I think she and most women suffer somewhat
from "Carolyn Bessette Kennedy Syndrome", (fear of flying with your
husband). I took a few friends first and they gave her good reports, so
eventually she went up. Pick a CAVU day. I remember one flight out of TOA
in So Cal it was kinda smoggy and my wife didn't like it cause she couldn't
see that well, so I had to return to the airport and let her out. So what
you might feel comfortable with as PIC, your wife/passengers might not. My
wife doesn't like night flying either and now that I'm instrument rated, she
has no desire to go into the clouds. It doesn't bother me though, cause
flying is supposed to be about fun, not making people uncomfortable. We've
had some fun flights, most notably Oahu Hawaii. Good Luck to you!
Robert


P.S. Tell your wife you are going to buy her a (Sporty's) Little John with
the Lady-J adapter for Xmas. That should go over real good too! Ha ha!



"Eric Ross" wrote in message
...
I recently received my license and I am taking my somewhat nervous wife
up for the first time. I am aiming for a clear, reasonably smooth day.
Any suggestions for making this flight as positive as possible for her?

Thanks much,
Eric Ross