One of the many responsibilities that come with the title "Renaissance Man" is helping our little crumb crunchers learn about aviation. Remember, "Children are our future" is more than a platitude -- it is a frightening reality.So, this aging airline captain finds himself at least twice a month at the local aviation museum trying to explain the magic of flight to a group of ankle biters, soccer-mom offspring, and future MTV viewers. To them, aviation is a series of video games, a smallish seat in the back of an Airbus, or something that grandpappy goes on and on about just before his nap.I'm not dissing these kids, yo! I think they are smarter than the group of black and white television watching baby boomers I grew up with. They have deeper technical knowledge, are more politically savvy, and when it comes to being cynical, I can't approach their level of smugness.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.avweb.com/features/ceo-of-the-cockpit-39-what-does-the-future-hold