Girls who fly........
Default to the truth and let the chicks fall where they may, I’d say.
THAT was funny!!
People usually know I am a pilot early on in our relationship. Sometimes "When are you going to take me up?" is the next statement. I have taken quite a few people up in both the Cub and SuzieQ. I don't hesitate to tell them, proudly, that I
actually BUILT this airplane! They are usually impressed and want to know more! If they are hesitant, telling them this airplane has over 1,200 hours of being in the air and will likely be just fine for the next hour they are up with me. That can help but I don't remember ever having to talk someone into a ride. Well, there was Brian. He HATED to fly in
anything but we had an amazing hour in SuzieQ and, after, sent me a framed picture of the two of us next to the airplane and the frame was engraved "MAGIC"! He has had much less anxiety flying since our flight.
There is that plaque in Experimental aircraft that must be visible to them saying "amateur built" and telling them ahead of time might just avoid a discussion after you have left the ground with them reading that.......
It is no different, in some ways, than telling them the Cub was born in 1946, is made of steel tube and covered in
fabric, but she and I have spent over 2,300 in the air together. I MAY be able to eek another hour or two out of her.........
If I am planning to be associated with someone, they don't have to like flying but it sure adds to the enjoyment of our relationship. Then, most of the people I hang out with are pilots or love to fly, my partner being one of them. In fact, I met her at OSH! Most of the people I have taken up have ASKED me to take them flying!
Be honest. Be yourself; everyone else has been spoken for....