This was taken from an ad that they had posted.....It 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 1.5 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 42,000 volunteer pilots.
Young Eagles participants will enjoy an introduction to the exciting world of aviation. Pilots will explain what will happen during the flight. This includes a talk about the airplane, learning to do a careful "walk around" preflight inspection of the airplane and learning to identify the parts that control the airplane. Participants will also receive a basic overview of the interior of the airplane, including the instrument panel, review an aeronautical chart (or map) and learn to identify reference points during the flight.
Go to www.youngeagles.eaa79.org for more information and to register.
Here is the schedule for this year.....
Saturday, May 15 Open
Saturday, June 12 Open
Saturday, August 7 Open
Saturday, September 4 Open
Waitlist Open
Go on over here to get more info about it. Wow! What a great deal and a great experience for your children!
Thanks!
Cheryl
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