Hi Mike, Civil Air Patrol is a good way to be introduced to flying. He (and you for that matter) could start as an observer and eventually work up to pilot. And if he like an introductory flight I'd be happy to take him up. No charge, BTW. My first flight in a light aircraft was when a guy took me up for a free flight and I like to carry on the tradition. patrick On 27 Nov 2012, at 22:27, Michael Wells wrote:
Hey all, Speaking of flying, my stepson will be taking the Aviation classes offered through Granite School District's GTI program, along with SLCC. It sounds like this is a pretty good program, and I believe it gets home pretty close to coming out of high school with his pilot's license and a start on a degree in Aviation.
Anyway, if anyone has any tips or suggestions for him, or knows of ways he can work off some of the cost of flying, or even places he can just go and meet people who may be able to pass on knowledge, please let me know. He's not starting until next Fall, and regardless of cost, we'll make this happen for him, but tips and contacts are always good things. I'm just happy we finally found 'the' thing to get his interest piqued.
Thanks,
Mike Wells