Aviation club for children?

[Richard Thomas]

Whenever I can, when I go flying I take my 5 year old daughter with
me. She really likes to fly and is quite interested so I was wondering
if there were some kind of club she could join (kind-of AOPA jr) or,
if not, whether there would be any interest in one if one were
started. I was thinking maybe a regular magazine with puzzles,
articles and stories aimed at a younger audience.

Thoughts?

Rich
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[Jay Honeck]

> Whenever I can, when I go flying I take my 5 year old daughter with
> me. She really likes to fly and is quite interested so I was wondering
> if there were some kind of club she could join (kind-of AOPA jr) or,
> if not, whether there would be any interest in one if one were
> started. I was thinking maybe a regular magazine with puzzles,
> articles and stories aimed at a younger audience.

Well, EAA is kind of on that track, with "KidVenture" each year.

Five is just a bit too young for a lot of the other venues, like C.A.P. or
Aviation Explorer Scouts.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

[Chuck]

"Richard Thomas" > wrote in message
...
> Whenever I can, when I go flying I take my 5 year old daughter with
> me. She really likes to fly and is quite interested so I was wondering
> if there were some kind of club she could join (kind-of AOPA jr) or,
> if not, whether there would be any interest in one if one were
> started. I was thinking maybe a regular magazine with puzzles,
> articles and stories aimed at a younger audience.
>
> Thoughts?
>

I have a son that turns 10 in a month. He also has an interest in aviation.
I have searched the internet and all that I can come up with is the EAA kids
programs.

The only thing that I see in the EAA, is an introductory flight for the
kids. My son has already flown, so that wouldn't be of interest. They have
the kids (or youth) camp, but you have to be 12 or older. I really don't see
anything on the EAA website for a 10 year old that has already flown before.

If you decide to get something going, let me know. I would be interested. I
don't really know what I could do, but I would be willing to help if I
could, but either way, I would like to get my son involved in aviation.

About a year ago, I got ahold of a Sporty's DVD that my son watched and took
the test after each chapter. Really surprised me how well he did. He missed
one or maybe two questions out of each category.

Before it got too hot, we would hop in the truck and find an airport to hang
out at for several hours. He had a blast watching the planes and can point
out some of the different planes now.


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[Morgans]

"Chuck" > wrote

>
> I have a son that turns 10 in a month. He also has an interest in
aviation.
> I have searched the internet and all that I can come up with is the EAA
kids
> programs.
>

Start a new Aviation Explorer post. You can then have your son tag along to
all that the unit does.

That is what our post founder did, and now his son is waiting for his 17th
birthday, to take his checkride. In the meantime, he has gone to at least 2
airshows per year, seen all kinds of interesting speakers, toured towers,
museums and more.
--
Jim in NC

[Chuck]

"Morgans" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Chuck" > wrote
>
> >
> > I have a son that turns 10 in a month. He also has an interest in
> aviation.
> > I have searched the internet and all that I can come up with is the EAA
> kids
> > programs.
> >
>
> Start a new Aviation Explorer post. You can then have your son tag along
to
> all that the unit does.
>
> That is what our post founder did, and now his son is waiting for his 17th
> birthday, to take his checkride. In the meantime, he has gone to at least
2
> airshows per year, seen all kinds of interesting speakers, toured towers,
> museums and more.


Well, that sounds fine, but I am not a pilot (yet, but I am an A&P if that
counts though), and I would think that a pilot would be more qualified to be
in charge of a post.

The only other kids program (within a reasonable drive) is at KFTW at the
Vintage Flying Museum, but again, aimed towards older kids... Cool museum
though. Highly recommended on the places to go list!!
http://www.vintageflyingmuseum.org/


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[Morgans]

"Chuck" > wrote >
> Well, that sounds fine, but I am not a pilot (yet, but I am an A&P if
that
> counts though), and I would think that a pilot would be more qualified to
be
> in charge of a post.

Not at all. One of the big things our explorers do, is go to OshKosh, and
there are units there that are not headed by pilots. Being an A&P is more
than enough qualification. Do air shows and museums during the year, drive
to the area on Fri after school, or early Sat, then camp (or motel) and
return Sunday afternoon. 250 to 300 miles is possible, then that should get
you to somewhere of interest.
--
Jim in NC

[Chuck]

"Morgans" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Chuck" > wrote >
> > Well, that sounds fine, but I am not a pilot (yet, but I am an A&P if
> that
> > counts though), and I would think that a pilot would be more qualified
to
> be
> > in charge of a post.
>
> Not at all. One of the big things our explorers do, is go to OshKosh, and
> there are units there that are not headed by pilots. Being an A&P is more
> than enough qualification. Do air shows and museums during the year,
drive
> to the area on Fri after school, or early Sat, then camp (or motel) and
> return Sunday afternoon. 250 to 300 miles is possible, then that should
get
> you to somewhere of interest.


I guess that I will have to look into this. Thanks for the suggestion.


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