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The Young Eagles is a program created by the US Experimental Aircraft Association designed to give children between the ages of 8 and 17 an opportunity to experience flight in a general aviation airplane while educating them about aviation. The program is offered free of charge with costs covered by the volunteers.
Jul. 26—Area young people ages 8-17 will have a chance to take to the skies on Saturday, Aug. 6th, as the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter No. 386 hosts a Young Eagles Flight ...
The program reached that goal, [20] and has continued, with more than 2 million young people flown as of July 2016 and more introduced to and educated around the benefits of general aviation. [21] The Young Eagles program has been overseen by a series of nationally famous chairmen: Cliff Robertson - founding chairman, film and stage actor (1992 ...
At the 2016 event, Tucker was joined by past EAA Young Eagles chairmen Harrison Ford, Chesley Sullenberger and Jeff Skiles as they flew the 2 millionth Young Eagle. [7] In July 2018, NFL player Jimmy Graham became co-chairman of the program, with Tucker.
Young Eagles, a program of the Experimental Aircraft Association, tries to host these flights at least once a year. "EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) came from Wisconsin, and this has been ...
May 28—Area young people ages 8-17 will have a chance to take to the skies on June 8, as the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter No. 386 hosts a Young Eagles Flight Rally at Austin ...
The airport hosted an Aviation Day in partnership with Wings of Mercy in 2022. It included a pancake breakfast, a 5K race on the airport's runway, and free airplane rides sponsored by the EAA Young Eagles. [10] In 2021, the airport was a stop on the Civil Air Patrol's Operation Good Cheer to deliver gifts to children in need in the area. [11]
The flights will take place from 8:30-11:30 a.m. on Sept. 14 at the Pellston Regional Airport for children ages 8 to 17.