AOPA has had such a program for a long time. Once upon a time I took it upon
myself to have a media day at Boeing Field. Got a great turnout from FBO's,
charter operators, et al. I called all of the local print and TV outlets,
plus the Associated Press, and asked them to send representatives who were
not their normal "aviation" writers but people who need to learn about
aviation. Media turnout was poor, and the ones who showed up were the
"aviation specialists." What a waste of time and money. Only one accepted
the offer of a ride.

Bob Gardner

"Kev" wrote in message
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Perhaps AOPA should start a "News Eagles" program, where pilots take up
local newspeople.

They could show them that throttling back the engine doesn't make you
fall out of the air, explain stalls, point out how little a "dangerous
mass" small planes have, etc.

Take them on a flight for a nice meal a distance away, and you'd
probably get some converts.