The cockpit is no place for unnecessary distractions. During these summer months a collection of pets, children and relatives who have never flown before are pitched into aircraft. The smell of are everywhere. How can you avoid, to some extent, these distractions?
- First, decide where each person is going to sit. Don't forget to place yourself in the left front seat! If you can, have another adult in the right front seat. Each child, except an infant, should have their own seat belt or restraining device that you can purchase at aviation speciality stores. A supportive pillow under a restraining device for small children allows them to see out preventing boredom.
- Sunglasses are a good idea to prevent eye damage.
- Don't let the passengers drink carbonated beverages before the flight. Air bubbles, in the drink, expand as you climb to cruise level and cause discomfort in little tummies.
- Take along a favorite toy. When interest wanes become a talking travelogue pointing out the sights below.
- If " bumpy" conditions are expected "up-chuck" bags, paper towels and an air disinfectant are wonderful tools that need no explanation.
- "No Smoking !"
- Pets should be on an attached short leash to prevent panic.
- A hungry dog is better than a fed dog before a flight. Nothing worse than a dog or cat getting sick on the kids!
- If airsickness is a continual problem consult a physician about appropriate anti-nausea medication.
- If you are on a long flight, break it up into two hour segments to give everybody stretch and potty time.
- Finally, keep your hops short, keep out of bad weather or critical flying conditions and land before nightfall.
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