My son may not know what Pokemon is but he is probably the only 6 year
old in the area that understands what turning base and entering a
traffic pattern on the downwind leg means.

Way to go!

Our kids were brought up immersed in aviation as well and (as a result)
understand the national airspace almost instinctively. By doing what you're
doing, you're raising tomorrows pilots, and we should all be thankful for
your effort.

Using sidewalk chalk and a hand-held radio is a truly inspired way to teach
kids (and, as a student, to reinforce the concepts for yourself) -- IMHO
this technique should be incorporated into the curriculum at every
elementary school near an airport. The number of things the exercise
teaches (visualization, communication, spatial relationships) far transcend
aviation.

And take the old lady flying when you get your ticket -- you'll make her
year!
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"