Hi all,
Got my PPL earlier this year. Have accumulated 10+ hours flying since getting the licence - loads of fun! This has included flights in which I have taken my wife's mother and brother on board.
I'm keen to take my wife and two young children up (the girls are seven years old). But my wife has been (understandably) concerned about (perceived) dangers, especially with the kids involved.
We agreed that I'd get at least 10 hours under my belt post-license before I took them all on a short jolly, so date has been set for early December and (weather permitting) we'll make a short flight from Wycombe over to our house (near BNN VOR) and back.
The kids are keen and excited. I think that once my wife has had the chance to experience for herself how tame flying in a Warrior/Dakota can be, then she'll feel better about it and all will be well.
My questions are:
- Have others had similar fears from close family members?
- Any tips for the first flight with family in tow?
All comments / advice will be appreciated.
Andy