Training material for a 12 year old
04-23-2018, 10:39 AM
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I will also look into that thing, as I have just started flying.... I need to gain more info, as i see the comments here... 
Originally Posted by sourdough44
AOPA has some ‘free’ options for ‘student pilots’. He may not be one yet, but aspiring to be, possibly. You should get Flight Training magazine out of the deal, which has simplistic articles on various principles of flight.
Give some thought to taking him to Airventure in Oshkosh the tail end of July. May as well show him where the motivations could lead.
If things get serious, give some thought to the family airplane, or access to one. We had a simple plane when the older Son was growing up, never pushed him one way or the other. It put him ahead when he went to training later on. Just put off that BMW, Escalade, and divorce, then you’ll have plenty for an Archer.
If he does pursue flying, you’ll have much to pass on without breaking a sweat.
Give some thought to taking him to Airventure in Oshkosh the tail end of July. May as well show him where the motivations could lead.
If things get serious, give some thought to the family airplane, or access to one. We had a simple plane when the older Son was growing up, never pushed him one way or the other. It put him ahead when he went to training later on. Just put off that BMW, Escalade, and divorce, then you’ll have plenty for an Archer.
If he does pursue flying, you’ll have much to pass on without breaking a sweat.
04-28-2018, 08:04 AM
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Flight sims and gliders
At that age let him play. My son did his EAA Young Eagle flight at ten. He played with flight simulators and still do at 15. Get him into gliders, if possible. My son flew a glider solo at 14, and aim to solo a single engine at 16.
So, at 12, get him a Microsoft simulator with a joystick. At 13 start him on gliders, a great community and the best start.
So, at 12, get him a Microsoft simulator with a joystick. At 13 start him on gliders, a great community and the best start.
04-29-2018, 09:11 AM
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I would recommend exactly the same... keep it as a game in the beginning. do not shock the kid with thick books in the beginning... anyway he is the next generation so i'd prefer some apps or interactive e-books, instead of sitting and reading a real book.
Originally Posted by Empati
At that age let him play. My son did his EAA Young Eagle flight at ten. He played with flight simulators and still do at 15. Get him into gliders, if possible. My son flew a glider solo at 14, and aim to solo a single engine at 16.
So, at 12, get him a Microsoft simulator with a joystick. At 13 start him on gliders, a great community and the best start.
So, at 12, get him a Microsoft simulator with a joystick. At 13 start him on gliders, a great community and the best start.
04-30-2018, 03:27 AM
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One will get the various opinions on the Civil Air Patrol. The experiences can vary widely by individual units and locations, but it’s also a way to rub elbows with aviation at minimal cost for youngsters.
Many that mentor at the CAP have a background in aviation, could be piloting, or something else. One is not going to learn to fly at the CAP but will have an introduction to a fair amount of flight principles.
I look at the CAP sorta like the Boy/Girl Scouts, but with the aviation theme. Some hardly know where to start, most that ‘mentor’ would have pertinent advice to get on track. I did say ‘most’, sift through like any source.
Many that mentor at the CAP have a background in aviation, could be piloting, or something else. One is not going to learn to fly at the CAP but will have an introduction to a fair amount of flight principles.
I look at the CAP sorta like the Boy/Girl Scouts, but with the aviation theme. Some hardly know where to start, most that ‘mentor’ would have pertinent advice to get on track. I did say ‘most’, sift through like any source.
05-15-2018, 12:34 AM
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I got a tip with many interactive pilot apps comparison. You can check a lot and try which fits also for a kid or for fun practice and fun learning...they look cool.
Best apps for pilots - iPhone, iPad, Android | Pilotapplications.com
Best apps for pilots - iPhone, iPad, Android | Pilotapplications.com
05-30-2018, 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by carlapilot
so, how is it going, with the kid?
06-21-2018, 12:01 AM
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My little brother was the same..
ok was easy as my dad was a pilot this time and still a mechanic, and he could learn a lot when he was with him on the airfield in summer breaks and weekends.
Today world is easier, a lot of possibilities... but out of magaiznes, apps, also go to fly and visit different airports nearby There is not any a one week summer program for schoolboys?
( I dont know the word for this... like a camp.... military camp, pilot camp, dance camp etc but only for kids in a certain age)
ok was easy as my dad was a pilot this time and still a mechanic, and he could learn a lot when he was with him on the airfield in summer breaks and weekends.
Today world is easier, a lot of possibilities... but out of magaiznes, apps, also go to fly and visit different airports nearby
There is not any a one week summer program for schoolboys?( I dont know the word for this... like a camp.... military camp, pilot camp, dance camp etc but only for kids in a certain age)
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