It isn't every day that one gets to introduce youngsters to aviation, and today I had the opportunity to take my two nieces, ages of 8 and 12, along with their father (my brother-in-law) up on a quick out-and-back.
We took off from McKinney around 11:15AM or so, and flew northwest to Celina (so I could see if the man I pay to mow my property is actually doing it!), then south to Prosper Texas, over Deion Sanders' estate, then out to Lake Lavon, and back. All told, we were airborne for a little over a half hour, which was apparently just the perfect duration, considering the light turbulence.
I think both gals had a good time; hopefully it's a memory that will stick with them for a good long while!
Kari - #1 - 2007-09-04 16:35 - (Reply)
Absolutely, both nieces loved their flight! In fact, every time miss 8 year old sees the small planes flying to or from Spirit, she tells all the neighbors that her uncle flys those. She never fails to add that she has signed an actual flight log. Hope you can make the 300 mile trek here soon. Take care, Sis