So the yoga instructor said to me the other day, "Why don't you talk to Tate's kindergarten class about your airplane?" Idea planted. I met with the teacher this morning before class and brought a picture of Flash. Her first question was, "Would it be possible for you to talk to all the classes at once (80 kids)?" Sure! She's going to get back to me with a date/time for the talk, then I'm hoping to do a flyover the next day at a predetermined time - I'll give her my handheld radio and hold over the lake until she calls me in. She wants to coordinate with the principal to make sure it isn't conflicting with anything, but this could turn into a bigger deal than we envisioned to begin with (isn't this always the case <g>).
I want to make a good impression with the kids, especially my son's friends! I also have a sneaking feeling that I will get the chance to do this with every kindergarten class from here on out, so I want to make sure I touch all the right bullet points: safety, learning math, paying attention, etc.
My question: Is there a syllabus for a speech like this already compiled by another member (VAF, EAA, AOPA) that I can use as a start. I'm also thinking about contacting a local reporter (stories) so I can use this as an example of a positive GA story. I'll have a Powerpoint presentation on the laptop showing construction photos, photos from the air and all that. Real classy like.
What a wonderful opportunity. How many times does your Dad bring an airplane to 'Show and Tell'? Tate's sort of excited, but he thinks all families have an airplane. ;^)
Best always,
Doug
I want to make a good impression with the kids, especially my son's friends! I also have a sneaking feeling that I will get the chance to do this with every kindergarten class from here on out, so I want to make sure I touch all the right bullet points: safety, learning math, paying attention, etc.
My question: Is there a syllabus for a speech like this already compiled by another member (VAF, EAA, AOPA) that I can use as a start. I'm also thinking about contacting a local reporter (stories) so I can use this as an example of a positive GA story. I'll have a Powerpoint presentation on the laptop showing construction photos, photos from the air and all that. Real classy like.
What a wonderful opportunity. How many times does your Dad bring an airplane to 'Show and Tell'? Tate's sort of excited, but he thinks all families have an airplane. ;^)
Best always,
Doug