Tips for flying with novice passengers:

• Let people take their time to decide if they want to fly
• Don’t be offended if they have second thoughts
• Try to identify any fears they have and work around them
• Always act professionally and relaxed
• Don’t rush, especially when it comes to pre-flight
• Talk calmly when using the radio
• When appropriate, chat with your passengers like you normally would, and ask how they’re doing
• Explain different procedures and how things work
• Don’t practice or demonstrate manoeuvres like stalls or forced landings
• And for goodness’ sake don’t try stupid jokes to scare your passengers