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Dangerous Dan · 10-18-2006, 09:56 AM

I have been in the hobby off ond on for 21 years, with only being real active the last 5 years. I have 3 Kids a 7yo girl(Ciara) and 5year old Boy Girl Twins(Bailey and Riley). I figure it is high time to teach them to fly.

My plans are to start them out on the Sim(G2), then eventually move them to the buddy box when they have proved themselves on the Simulator. As for a plane I plan on Buying a Goldberg Eagle 2 Kit(I built one when I was a Kid). They are going to help me build it from the opening of the box to the maiden. I also plan on letting the pick out the covering scheme. It might be funny looking Spiderman/Brats/Strawberry Shortcake Hybrid.

I sennt off for their AMA and started getting them on the Sim this week. The twins just bury the sticks until the plane crashes the 7YO is doing ok. I started tapping her on the right sholder to move ailerons right, left sholder aileron left, and tap her on the head for up elevator. It seemed to work se was able to land a few times.

I know there are 5-6-7 year old kids out there that are proficient flyers. I just need some tips and success stories so I can get my 3 younguns in the right direction.

10-18-2006, 09:56 AM	#1
Dangerous Dan Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Gainesville, TX Age: 38 Posts: 3,557 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Advice on Teaching Young Kids to Fly I have been in the hobby off ond on for 21 years, with only being real active the last 5 years. I have 3 Kids a 7yo girl(Ciara) and 5year old Boy Girl Twins(Bailey and Riley). I figure it is high time to teach them to fly. My plans are to start them out on the Sim(G2), then eventually move them to the buddy box when they have proved themselves on the Simulator. As for a plane I plan on Buying a Goldberg Eagle 2 Kit(I built one when I was a Kid). They are going to help me build it from the opening of the box to the maiden. I also plan on letting the pick out the covering scheme. It might be funny looking Spiderman/Brats/Strawberry Shortcake Hybrid. I sennt off for their AMA and started getting them on the Sim this week. The twins just bury the sticks until the plane crashes the 7YO is doing ok. I started tapping her on the right sholder to move ailerons right, left sholder aileron left, and tap her on the head for up elevator. It seemed to work se was able to land a few times. I know there are 5-6-7 year old kids out there that are proficient flyers. I just need some tips and success stories so I can get my 3 younguns in the right direction.