flying!

The kids got to participate in a Young Eagles program through our homeschool group this weekend, and they had a blast!

Here's their experience... in pictures.

Friday night, ground school. It was tough but they both managed to sit and (mostly) attend for almost 2 hours!

Early the next morning we were up and on our way out to the airport.

After getting the paperwork taken care of, each of the kids was paired with a pilot and headed out to the planes.

R listening as her pilot tells her about the plane...

... then learning what the stick does.

 Here's M, getting ready to take off.

And R's plane, ready to head out...

 M, back on the ground after his flight and feeling pretty proud of himself!

Both kids got to take the control of "their" planes during flight. R's pilot let her fly during most of the time they were in the air. M's just let him fly for about 10 minutes of his flight...  but they were both thrilled to get to "drive".

The kids with their pilots and certificates!

The Young Eagles program is incredible, what an opportunity for the kids. They both can't wait to go again!