Anxious passengers
Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 6:03 pm
Ron,
Nice to read your account of flying with a (previously) anxious passenger. Among my other bad habits I am a motorcyclist. Occasionally it falls to me to take someone for a first ride. At that time my riding style reverts to very easy and "slow" from more aggressive. After all, the object is to provide a pleasureable experience that will attract the newby to our activity. As experienced plots (or riders) what is ho-hum for us - think full pedal forward slip - is terrifying for a new passenger. Much explanation and gentle flying opens the door to bringing another pro flying individual to our group.
I am sure you did all the eright things and this is meant only as a reminder to us all, me included, as the best way to approach flying with a new or anxious passenger. It is most pleasant when your spouse participates as well and it makes that new GPS an easier sell.
Ralph Baker
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Nice to read your account of flying with a (previously) anxious passenger. Among my other bad habits I am a motorcyclist. Occasionally it falls to me to take someone for a first ride. At that time my riding style reverts to very easy and "slow" from more aggressive. After all, the object is to provide a pleasureable experience that will attract the newby to our activity. As experienced plots (or riders) what is ho-hum for us - think full pedal forward slip - is terrifying for a new passenger. Much explanation and gentle flying opens the door to bringing another pro flying individual to our group.
I am sure you did all the eright things and this is meant only as a reminder to us all, me included, as the best way to approach flying with a new or anxious passenger. It is most pleasant when your spouse participates as well and it makes that new GPS an easier sell.
Ralph Baker
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