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Old 04-19-2018 | 04:48 AM
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fliers1
 
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The idea of attracting kids to the hobby is a great idea, but when I had my shop, most of my customers were adults. Many were disillusioned beginners from local clubs. Once I taught them how to fly, I asked them if they had any kids. Many said they had kids who were indeed interested in what their dad was doing but didn't want to get involved until their dad or mom learned to fly. That's when I helped many fathers and sons get into the hobby and flying together. Some at club fields (1 was 2 miles from my shop) and some I trained on their 50 plus acre farm fields. Many started informal clubs with only those they knew.