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Llano5@earthlink.net wrote:
> 
> I've got a 12 year old (almost 13) chomping at the bit to learn to fly.
> (I myself am terrified of flying...go figure!)
> How young is "old enough" to start?
> Any groups or clubs...like a Jr. Civil air Patrol?
> Suggestions for a nervous mom?
> Thank you!

Nice post from Ron, and here's another point. Kids get a good dose of
history, math, physics, and science (as well as having to keep their
nose in a book for more than .02 seconds) so from an academic
standpoint, it can be a great experience. I've got a 10 year old whose
academic performance improved as a result of being able to relate
"boring" math and science to something she thinks is cool, and that
excitement filtered into her other subjects. Help with models, go to
museums, hang out and watch the planes t/o and land at your local
airport while listening to a scanner tuned to the airport frequencies,
etc...it can be a good family experience.

cheers,
victoria
