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AFTER THE CHECKRIDE
BY DAVID TULIS
RELUCTANT PASSENGERS
MAKE FLYING ENJOYABLE FOR HESITANT FRIENDS AND FAMILY
LET'S FACE IT. SOME OF OUR FAMILY AND
friends are less than enthusiastic about
sharing the joy of general aviation flying,
although it's infinitely more fun when
they join us on the journey. While aviators
can-and do-put up with bumpy rides,
hot or freezing cockpits, and stale coffee,
it's best to leave that behind when traveling
with reluctant passengers. Instead,
make a plan that's high on comfort and
low on surprises.
Weather: You can't do much about the
weather once you've launched, but there's
plenty you can do beforehand. Planning
an early morning departure during spring,
summer, or fall usually includes smoother
air and lessens the possibility of convective
activity that leads to uncomfortable
flights through turbulence, or dodging
storms later in the day.
Planning for departure: I'll be honest,
it's a challenge to get my family moving
early enough for an 8:30 a.m. departure.
Keeping us on schedule means fueling and
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partially loading the aircraft in advance to
save time and keep things moving the day
of the flight.
Presentation: A polished aircraft,
a clean windscreen, working avionics,
assurance of routine maintenance, and
seats free of rips and tears go a long way
toward reassuring passengers they are
being treated professionally and with the
utmost care.
Comfortable cabin: Stash water
bottles or other drinks in a soft-sided
cooler within easy reach. Stow some
energy bars, grapes, packaged cheese,
jerky, or veggie sticks for nourishment
on longer flights. Bring a down jacket or
lightweight blanket that can ward off the
cold at 9,500 feet mean sea level because
the higher you fly, the better chance your
passengers will snooze and wake up
refreshed when you land.
In-flight entertainment: A music
option delivered through quiet headsets
can help calm reluctant passengers or keep
them busy while you communicate with air
traffic control and handle the hard stuff.
No-drama flying: A smooth takeoff,
gradual turns, and a shallow climb
to altitude and descent rule the day.
Save yanking and banking for another
time. There is no need to show off or
scare them.
Play tour guide: Airport-spotting,
airplane-spotting, and natural-feature-spotting
can be helpful, and it can
also keep young ones in the game. " See
the river snaking off to our left? That's the
Cumberland River and it'll lead us directly
to the airport. "
Be prepared: Call ahead for local
weather expectations, landing pattern tips,
hotel advice, and ground transportation.
If you are motivated to provide an
efficient, comfortable, drama-free aviation
experience for your reluctant travelers, you
may find your passenger list expanding.
david.tulis@aopa.org
CHRIS ROSE

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