Young Eagles
A first flight, free, for young people aged 8 to 17
Young Eagles gives young people the chance to go flying in a small airplane with a volunteer pilot, see the controls up close and find out whether aviation might be for them.
Upcoming flight days
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What happens on the day
- Check inA parent or legal guardian signs and dates EAA's Young Eagles registration and waiver form, both sides, at the registration table. Please arrive a little early.
- Ground briefingThe pilot walks your young flyer around the airplane and explains what they will see and do.
- The flightUsually 15 to 20 minutes over the local area. Weather decides; safety always comes first.
- What nextEvery young flyer leaves with ideas for next steps, from online ground school to local youth programs.
- It is freePilots and volunteers give their time and aircraft at no cost to families.
- Experienced volunteersFlights are flown by certificated pilots who volunteer with the chapter.
- DatesUpcoming flight days are on the calendar.
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