Kids Flying Lessons

Introduction to Flying

• Many children are not familiar with airplanes, since they perhaps have not yet traveled on a plane by such a young age. However, there are several things you can do to introduce them to aviation. Ask them to draw pictures or make crafts of airplanes to get them curious about aviation. Then, you can ask them to find pictures on the Internet or in magazines of different airplanes and ask them to make drawings of their favorite model airplanes.

Flying Lessons

• Children can take flying lessons at a flight school as early as age 11. They learn many things both in and out of the airplane, such as weather patterns, physics and other pertinent information related to flying an aircraft. Experts suggest that young learners only limit the number of classes to one or two sessions per month, so that they learn slowly and give themselves more time to build confidence. This is a great way to teach science to kids and to also make them feel confident about the skills they are learning.

Flight Simulation Games

• Another entertaining way to teach children the ins-and-outs of flying is to let them play flight simulation games. These games give students the opportunity to plan a trip, have the experience of being a pilot and to battle severe weather while flying an aircraft. Flight simulation games can show kids the challenges and delights of flying their own plane. Kids can choose from different aircraft and can fly planes to any destination in the world.

Learn from the Pros

• If you are a school teacher, see if you can arrange a career day with pilots who are from your area. You can also try to arrange a field trip to your local airport to show the students the rules of traveling and they can also learn from the professionals in the field. Kids can also do a show and tell activity in class where they dress up as pilots. There are many ways to introduce the fun of flying to kids of all ages.