Today was the big day. We loaded 15 troubled preschoolers in a bus and took them to the airport. It went so much more smoothly than I had expected due in large part to the preparedness of the staff at the airport. The man who helped us organize our trip arranged for us to board a private jet which was fascinating and impressive even to the adults with us. We toured the hanger where planes were being serviced. The children were fascinated by the big tanker truck that showed up to perform a "fuel drop" into the giant storage tanks. They were allowed to climb through the cab of a fuel truck and stood in awe as we watched one jet land and another take off. We were also fortunate enough to see an Air Force Jet taxi by the hanger we stood at. It was an experience almost beyond words and I'm sure that the children will remember it for years to come. We now consider our Flight study complete, however, I am fairly certain we are far from finished discussing planes and flight. I am completely satisfied that these children will walk away from this study far more excited about learning than they ever have been.
A great big, huge thank you to everyone who contributed to this fantastic experience!
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