The Gift of Flight

If you or the guy your buying for has the slightest interest in flying, there may be a small airport or airpark near you that offers introductory flying in experimental aircraft. I checked out a local ultra-light air show which featured an experimental sea plane manufacturer at Rockledge Air Park, FL (call Sandy Boswell 321-635-8005) a couple of weeks ago and found that the demo flight was a superb deal for $65 which included the pilot Bob Boswell in a sporty little 2-seater. Check out the Aventura II amphibian at Sea-Plane.com My 45 minute flight included two landings on Lake Poinsett and instruction that counts towards logging time for certification. The best part was getting coached through the landings on the lake. What a hoot! I even got Cindy to try the demo flight the next week. Calling around may reveal flying opportunities in your area. The memory of an inexpensive flight like this will last a lifetime. Attending a local air show makes a great date too! Catch the next Sun-N-Fun @ www.sun-n-fun.org/content/ .