How did you get your “ill never fly with you” wife to fly with you?
 

Asking for a friend. Just wondering if there is any hope.

Not saying this will work, but my adult kids all said no way. Until there was a place I could help them get to faster and easier. So it served their needs, voila. So if that could work....

Once you do get a reluctant flyer to agree to fly with you, make sure the first flight is as good as possible. An early morning flight with no humidity (for maximum visibility) and no winds/turbulence will help make sure the first flight isn't the last.

You're not far from the Hudson Corridor. A flight up the corridor and back is pretty quick in a 337, and is usually a "knock-your-socks-off" kind of impression.

Make sure you do a full briefing. I will explain everything I do and why I am doing it I also always warn my new passengers when i am putting the gear up and down so they know what all the noises are about They are either going to like it or hate it My sister is terrified of flying I got her up for one circuit she hated it and has never flown again I made sure I did very gentle turns - she still hated them Good luck

Frank

Ask your friend if it's the airplane she is worried about or the pilot :)

Sometimes taking them with a totally different combination, like a really nice airplane and a professional pilot will help instill confidence in small airplanes. Just a thought but it may be that there is a certain incident that has them concerned and it may have to be addressed by a neutral unbiased party.

Also I find that the more educated they are about GA airplanes that may hep too, (although it can go the other way) like a pitch hitting course for significant others in the plane. As they learn about the aircraft they become more confident

Tell her that there is fabulous shopping awaiting her, and she has your permission to spend some coin. :cool: