I was watching a program here last night (well it was on the tv, I just happened to be in the same room) and in the US there is a program called “Adopt a Pilot” where a class can adopt a pilot who would come to their class and talk about their job and what they do and how they got their, you know all the usual stuff. After a time the kids had to do an exam for which they passed and they held a little cerimony at the terminal.
I was wondering if someone out there (in the US since this is where it is, maybe other countries have a similar thing too), could provide me with the details of the program. It’s a great idea and since my sister is a primary school teacher I could get her in on this and we could have one down here. I think it’s great to give kids a focus on life and since the parents and teachers can only do so much why not get this going to help out?
By: skycruiser - 12th May 2005 at 00:21
Don’t sell yourself short. I think we could get twice that. 😀
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So kind. 😉 😀
By: Bmused55 - 11th May 2005 at 21:44
The $50,000 is required for pre-adoption house training though. 😀
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By: Ren Frew - 11th May 2005 at 21:42
You 747 flyboys are surely paid well enough?
The $50,000 is required for pre-adoption house training though. 😀
By: Bmused55 - 11th May 2005 at 21:39
If you want to adopt me, please send $50,000 to my address. HE HE HE HE 😀
You 747 flyboys are surely paid well enough?
By: Whiskey Delta - 11th May 2005 at 14:48
If you want to adopt me, please send $50,000 to my address. HE HE HE HE 😀
Don’t sell yourself short. I think we could get twice that. 😀
We had a Loganair Islander pilot come to out primary school when I was about ten years old. He gave us a talk about flying and showed us some pictures on a slideshow. He even organised a trip round the airport for us.
I’ve only had the opportunity to do this for 1 group of kids but it was a lot of fun. After I gave my little presentation they asked me questions for what seemed like forever. Pretty sharp group of young minds. I had a bunch of airline junk (rulers, posters, pens, etc.) to hand out which made their day.
The teacher told me afterwards she was thrilled by my involvement and that this was the most excited the kids had gotten over any presenter. I guess for 2 weeks they had a different professional come in and talk about their job. For some reason the architect, lawyer, etc. drew nothing but blank stares. That’s one thing about the aviation biz, it sure captures the attention/imagination of the younger folks.
By: Ren Frew - 11th May 2005 at 12:23
We had a Loganair Islander pilot come to our primary school when I was about ten years old. He gave us a talk about flying and showed us some pictures on a slideshow. He even organised a trip round the airport for us. 🙂
Come to think of it… that’s what got me interested in aviation. 😀
By: skycruiser - 11th May 2005 at 12:09
If you want to adopt me, please send $50,000 to my address. HE HE HE HE 😀
By: Ja Worsley - 11th May 2005 at 12:09
That’s it, thanks mate!
By: andrewm - 11th May 2005 at 12:02
I’d rather adopt a flight attendant!
By: Whiskey Delta - 11th May 2005 at 03:27
I don’t know anything about the program but what you probably saw was that show about Southwest Airlines and their Adopt a Pilot program. I think their website will answer any questions you have. Looks pretty neat from what I briefly read.
http://www.southwest.com/programs_services/adopt/adopt_home.html
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