Click here for a summary of the 2009 Young Eagle report for Chapter 478. Want more information? Contact our Young Eagle Coordinator, Joe Spelz
Click here for some more photos from our 6 Dec 09 rally at 2W6 where 3 pilots flew 11 Young Eagles
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What are EAA Young Eagles?
The EAA Young Eagles program was launched in 1992 to give interested young people, ages 8 - 17, an opportunity to go flying in a general aviation airplane. These flights are offered free of charge and are made possible through the generosity of EAA member volunteers.
Since 1992, more than 1.3 million Young Eagles have enjoyed a flight through the program. Young Eagles have been registered in more than 90 different countries and have been flown by more than 41,000 volunteer pilots.
The biggest question on your mind might be about the actual flight. So what should you expect?
First of all, your pilot will explain what will happen during the flight. This might include talking about the airplane; reviewing an aeronautical chart (or map); identifying reference points during the flight; completing a careful "walk around" preflight inspection of the airplane and identifying the parts that control the airplane.
Once you are ready to go flying, your pilot will help you buckle your seat belt and describe the interior of the airplane, including the instrument panel. Pretty soon, it will be time to go flying!
Once in the air, you will see the earth and sky in a new and exciting way. You will experience the wonderful freedom of flight that many people only dream about. If you are like most Young Eagles, you will remember this experience for the rest of your life.
Most Young Eagle flights last between 15 and 20 minutes. Once back on the ground, there will be additional time for you to ask questions about the flight. Ask away! Your pilot will be happy to tell you more about flying and their particular airplane. And do not forget, you will also receive an official Young Eagles certificate, which is signed, by your personal pilot and our Chairman Harrison Ford.
We look forward to adding your name to the ever-growing list of EAA Young Eagles!
For more information on the Young Eagle Program, go to the EAA Young Eagle Web Site
YE Rally & Pancake Breakfast - 14 June 2008
YE Rally 13 June 2009
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