Still hoping to sit in the point end one day but it doesn't look like I will be sparking the imagination of a 4 year old now the FD is off limits.
Now, thats not true. If you have children of your own, or nephews or nieces - why not get them interested. Always guaranteed when kids are around 3 to 4 they start questioning everything around them. Young kids question things such as "Where do babies come from" but, you may find one will ask "How does a plane manage to fly ?"
I was told I asked that question when I was around 4 - went with my dad a visit to the airport (not spotting, but picking up a relative coming back from their holidays). This is where I pointed up at a departing aircraft and asked the question.
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In conclusion, you don't need to be a pilot to inspire the little 'uns. Just see if they are interested and if they are then you can take them to air shows and such things. Even if your children, nephews etc... don't grow up to be pilots - it still gives something in common between the two of you.
Good luck -
