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1. 04:23 AM - Re: Flying the Grandchildren (Michael Kraus)
2. 05:32 AM - Re: Flying the Grandchildren (Dean Pichon)
3. 08:05 AM - FL> Wing VAF Fly-in (Ollie Washburn)
4. 11:29 AM - Re: Flying the Grandchildren (Hopperdhh@aol.com)
5. 12:45 PM - Re: Flying the Grandchildren (mr.gsun@gmail.com)
6. 01:16 PM - Re: Flying the Grandchildren (Lyle Peterson)
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| Subject: | Re: Flying the Grandchildren |
My kids are 5 and 7 now, and I take them flying regularly in my RV-10. My d
aughter was 3 when she went on her first flight in my RV-4. But that was af
ter having her sit in the plane a lot and did 2-3 taxi trips around the airp
ort with her.
Like others have said, it's more about the child and their comfort more than
their age.
-Mike Kraus
RV-4 sold
RV-10 flying
KitFox SS7 building
Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 19, 2012, at 8:38 PM, David Schaefer <n142ds@gmail.com> wrote:
> OK .. I see all the pictures on VansAirforce of folks flying their young g
randchildren. What's everyone's opinion on the right age to take them for t
heir first flight?
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> Thanks...
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> David W. Schaefer
> RV-6A N142DS "Nerdgasm"
> TMX-IO360 Dual-LightSpeed Plasma IIIs, Hartzell Blended Airfoil, GRT HX EFI
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| Subject: | Flying the Grandchildren |
I started flying my kids in my -4 when they turned 6 and only after they as
ked for a ride. When they were 5 they flew several times in my friend's Na
vion. The minute my -4 blew by them=2C they wanted to fly in Daddy's plane
. Now=2C all they want to do is aileron rolls everytime we fly.
Regards=2C
From: n142ds@gmail.com
Subject: RV-List: Flying the Grandchildren
OK .. I see all the pictures on VansAirforce of folks flying their young gr
andchildren. What's everyone's opinion on the right age to take them for t
heir first flight?
Thanks...
David W. Schaefer
RV-6A N142DS "Nerdgasm"
TMX-IO360 Dual-LightSpeed Plasma IIIs=2C Hartzell Blended Airfoil=2C GRT HX
EFIS
Now building N383DS - Zenith CH-750!
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| Subject: | FL> Wing VAF Fly-in |
(FL) Loves Landing Airpark (97FL) Annual BBQ
FL. Wing VAF Annual BBQ lunch hosted by EAA Chapter 1236 This is the
big one and we also invite our GA neighbors to come on down.
Saturday, Nov 3rd.@ Loves Landing Airpark
(97FL)--122.9--N28*57.42 W081*53.29--- 9.8 nm N of Leesburg (LEE)
Rain date-- Sun. Nov 4th.
Coffee and doughnuts for early birds and lunch at noon. Ollies FamousPork BBQ
Hamburgers,Hotdogs & all the fixins.
No planned events, just lots of hanger bs
All fly-ins welcome. $10.00 donation, drinks incl.
*Note-This is private airpark. Land at your own risk
ollie6a@gmail.com 352 750 5312 Cell 352 205 9375
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>From Central Florida,
Ollie
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| Subject: | Re: Flying the Grandchildren |
David,
I agree that kids should ask to be taken for a ride. If its their idea it
will be a lot more
meaningful to them. I think anything less than 5 or 6 is too young --
they'll probably not
remember it when they grow a little older, so why take the risk?
Now here's the problem I have with my 8 year old (step) grandson. He
really wants to go for
a ride, but his mom forbids it. In fact my step-son is now also forbidden
to fly with me. I asked
why and she said there was nothing to keep the plane in the air! This
girl has a college degree,
and flies commercially, so I doubt if that's the real reason. I admit
that statistically flying
commercially is safer, so I'm sure that's why.
I think if my grandson wants to fly badly enough he will, eventually. But
I can't go against his
mother's wishes, er, orders.
Dan
RV-7A N766DH
AntiSplat nose gear brace on order.
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| Subject: | Re: Flying the Grandchildren |
I've been flying my grandson around since he was about 10 months old. He
is now 2 1/2 and talks about airplanes, helicopters, tractors and pickups.
He is anxious to go with me on any flight he can and when stuck on the
ground watching my "bounce" and go landing practice, he calls out
"Grandfather!" whenever he sees me come around. He sits in a standard
car-seat that I support about 8" up in my cargo area behind the seats. I
installed a seat belt that holds him and the car-seat in place and the
belts of the car-seat hold him from climbing out. He can see out, kick
the back of our seats for fun and we have made a number of trips various
places. Longest flight was about two hours and he did fine. He usually
falls asleep after 15 minutes and often doesn't wake up until I shut down
in front of the hangar. We use a small Bose Quiet Comfort headset with the
wire removed and a bit more padding up top. We made a game out of putting
it on so he can put it on while in the seat. I maintain, however, that it
isn't near as noisy back there but his grandmother insists on the headset.
He keeps growing as we continue to feed him so I suspect he will grow out
of his carseat back there in a couple years. Perhaps that RV10 is in our
future or I'll get to teach him to fly my RV7.....
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On Thu, Sep 20, 2012 at 4:22 AM, Michael Kraus
<n223rv@wolflakeairport.net>wrote:
> My kids are 5 and 7 now, and I take them flying regularly in my RV-10. My
> daughter was 3 when she went on her first flight in my RV-4. But that was
> after having her sit in the plane a lot and did 2-3 taxi trips around the
> airport with her.
>
> Like others have said, it's more about the child and their comfort more
> than their age.
>
> -Mike Kraus
> RV-4 sold
> RV-10 flying
> KitFox SS7 building
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Sep 19, 2012, at 8:38 PM, David Schaefer <n142ds@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> OK .. I see all the pictures on VansAirforce of folks flying their young
> grandchildren. What's everyone's opinion on the right age to take them for
> their first flight?
>
> Thanks...
>
> David W. Schaefer
> RV-6A N142DS "Nerdgasm"
> TMX-IO360 Dual-LightSpeed Plasma IIIs, Hartzell Blended Airfoil, GRT HX
> EFIS
> Now building N383DS - Zenith CH-750!
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| Subject: | Re: Flying the Grandchildren |
While these experiences aren't aviation related they do indicate the
ability of young children to accommodate the situation.
Many years ago I was driving semi tractor trailer over the road. My
friend had an Autocar that was a bit noisy and dirty. My wife and I put
our infant daughter in her lap and went down the road in the Autocar.
Within a very few minutes our daughter was asleep. She was comfortable.
More recently I took my then 7 year old great-grandaughter for a ride on
my motorcycle. We went around a few city blocks with me be careful not
to frighten her. (A huge mistake made by many riders giving a first ride
to someone.) When i felt she was comfortable I cranked it up for some
short bursts. As much as one can on city streets. When I turned in to
our driveway, which is quite long, she said, "Go fast like you did before."
Kids are so much more adventurous that adults. No worries.
On 9/20/2012 2:44 PM, mr.gsun@gmail.com wrote:
> I've been flying my grandson around since he was about 10 months old.
> He is now 2 1/2 and talks about airplanes, helicopters, tractors and
> pickups. He is anxious to go with me on any flight he can and when
> stuck on the ground watching my "bounce" and go landing practice, he
> calls out "Grandfather!" whenever he sees me come around. He sits in
> a standard car-seat that I support about 8" up in my cargo area behind
> the seats. I installed a seat belt that holds him and the car-seat in
> place and the belts of the car-seat hold him from climbing out. He
> can see out, kick the back of our seats for fun and we have made a
> number of trips various places. Longest flight was about two hours
> and he did fine. He usually falls asleep after 15 minutes and often
> doesn't wake up until I shut down in front of the hangar. We use a
> small Bose Quiet Comfort headset with the wire removed and a bit more
> padding up top. We made a game out of putting it on so he can put it
> on while in the seat. I maintain, however, that it isn't near as
> noisy back there but his grandmother insists on the headset. He keeps
> growing as we continue to feed him so I suspect he will grow out of
> his carseat back there in a couple years. Perhaps that RV10 is in our
> future or I'll get to teach him to fly my RV7.....
>
> do not archive
>
> On Thu, Sep 20, 2012 at 4:22 AM, Michael Kraus
> <n223rv@wolflakeairport.net <mailto:n223rv@wolflakeairport.net>> wrote:
>
> My kids are 5 and 7 now, and I take them flying regularly in my
> RV-10. My daughter was 3 when she went on her first flight in my
> RV-4. But that was after having her sit in the plane a lot and
> did 2-3 taxi trips around the airport with her.
>
> Like others have said, it's more about the child and their comfort
> more than their age.
>
> -Mike Kraus
> RV-4 sold
> RV-10 flying
> KitFox SS7 building
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Sep 19, 2012, at 8:38 PM, David Schaefer <n142ds@gmail.com
> <mailto:n142ds@gmail.com>> wrote:
>
>> OK .. I see all the pictures on VansAirforce of folks flying
>> their young grandchildren. What's everyone's opinion on the
>> right age to take them for their first flight?
>>
>> Thanks...
>>
>> David W. Schaefer
>> RV-6A N142DS "Nerdgasm"
>> TMX-IO360 Dual-LightSpeed Plasma IIIs, Hartzell Blended Airfoil,
>> GRT HX EFIS
>> Now building N383DS - Zenith CH-750!
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MBS, AMA, MSCE, EAA Chapter 237
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