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I dream of the day when one (or both) of my sons does the same. They're 9 and 13, so I have a little time yet... You think? Start the 13 year old in a glider, now - solos when he's 14. g Paul-Mont |
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On Jun 22, 10:24 am, Jay Honeck wrote:
Does he go on the insurance policy as a named insured? Not yet. He's training in a C-150, not Atlas. (I'm crazy, not stupid...) It's only a matter of time before he's storming around the pattern making carrier landings in Atlas : ) "Grab a three-wire, Mav!!" |
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"Kingfish" wrote in message
ups.com... On Jun 22, 10:24 am, Jay Honeck wrote: Does he go on the insurance policy as a named insured? Not yet. He's training in a C-150, not Atlas. (I'm crazy, not stupid...) It's only a matter of time before he's storming around the pattern making carrier landings in Atlas : ) "Grab a three-wire, Mav!!" Negative ghostrider - the pattern is full. |
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He's training in a C-150, not Atlas.
How's he going to learn to fly in =that=? When he transitions to the Atlas, he'll have to fly upside down! At least he'll know how to fly a real airplane!! :-) Well, I don't know how "real" a 150 is -- but I don't care which side the wing is on, just so long as his training doesn't occur in *my* plane... ;-) -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination" |
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"Jay Honeck" wrote in message oups.com... Still, despite all this...I'm terrified. Letting -- no, encouraging -- my boy to launch himself into the wild blue yonder is weighing heavily on my soul, and -- as much as I desperately want him to know the freedom of flight -- this is really scary. I don't think anyone will be doing much sleeping tonight... Great post, Jay! -c |
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"smf" wrote in message ... I understand! Two summers ago my son was 19 and asked to borrow my GlasairII to go down to Key West. He went and had a great time. Ah, the rough life! -c |
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Jay Honeck wrote in message
. com... He's training in a C-150, not Atlas. How's he going to learn to fly in =that=? When he transitions to the Atlas, he'll have to fly upside down! At least he'll know how to fly a real airplane!! :-) Well, I don't know how "real" a 150 is -- but I don't care which side the wing is on, *The* wing? I'd kinda hope there's one on the left and one on the right! just so long as his training doesn't occur in *my* plane... - Rick |
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Jay Honeck wrote in message
.com... [snip] I don't think anyone will be doing much sleeping tonight... I read in another post that you let him fly down to 30 AGL with the whole family on board. Sounds like he'll be a superb student. - Rick |
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On 2007-06-21 22:58:48 -0400, Jay Honeck said:
Scary (impossible?) though it may seem, that little baby that I held in my arms moments after birth (hell, I cut his umbilical cord!) is scheduled to take his first flight lesson tomorrow afternoon... It seems like just yesterday I was changing his diaper, or teaching him to tie his shoes. And it was just a few days ago that I was helping him drive a nail for the first time, and showing him how to throw a baseball. It's remarkable how quickly the years have flown by. He's really a young man now, stronger, faster, and smarter than either of his parents. And with 1500+ hours in the air in GA aircraft, he's probably more comfortable there than any student in history. After much searching, we've found the perfect flight instructor for Joe -- a semi-retired pilot of classic aircraft, with many thousands of hours doing tail-wheel mountain flying. He's one of the nicest gentlemen we've ever met, and, along with his wife, has become a close friend after a year of hanging out on "Movie Nights". Still, despite all this...I'm terrified. Letting -- no, encouraging -- my boy to launch himself into the wild blue yonder is weighing heavily on my soul, and -- as much as I desperately want him to know the freedom of flight -- this is really scary. I don't think anyone will be doing much sleeping tonight... Just a word of caution Jay. Knowing the way you think I'm fairly certain you have thought of this already, but just in case; I'm sure you and Mary thought long and hard about your choice of a CFI. He sounds like a good one from your description. Be ESPECIALLY CAREFUL you don't fall into the trap of the parent/pilot myself syndrome. A very common problem we instructors run into on occasion with a pilot owner as involved in flying as you and Mary are when they turn a youngster over to us for formal dual is that as parents you might THINK you see something that is in conflict with our methods and procedures. Remember, the CFI is seeing your son as a student ONLY, and gearing his instruction to your son the way HE believes will be the best way to get the job done. This of course, from time to time, might very well conflict with the way YOUmight be presenting something to your son. If this happens and you intervene, you might innocently create a confusing atmosphere that could hinder rather than help your son. Keeping normal parental "worries and concerns" in the right place, when and if this occurs, and it probably will :-)), my suggestion is to say nothing to your son, but discuss it directly with the instructor. I've been through this with a few "anxious parents", and found the issue important enough to include a pre-first lesson interview between instructors and parents in your position as a suggested procedure for every CFI taking on a student through this path. I mention it to you only peripherally really, as I'm sure you and Mary are "wise old owls", but as well for new CFI's out here who might be entering this scenario someday. Wish your boy the best of luck from me. I know he'll do fine. Dudley Henriques |
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"Dudley Henriques" wrote in message news:2007062220131116807-dhenriques@rcncom... I've been through this with a few "anxious parents", and found the issue important enough to include a pre-first lesson interview between instructors and parents in your position as a suggested procedure for every CFI taking on a student through this path. I mention it to you only peripherally really, as I'm sure you and Mary are "wise old owls", but as well for new CFI's out here who might be entering this scenario someday. Another one for my increasing archive of useful usenet posts. Thanks, Dudley! -Chris Gattman Troutdale, OR |
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