The EAA Young Eagles - Free Flights

 

Join us from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m for your kids to enjoy the flight of a lifetime. Register onsite at the Sanderson Airport!

 

What is the EAA Young Eagles Progam?

The EAA Young Eagles program was launched in 1992 to give interested young people, ages 8 - 18, 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.

Participation is easy. Show up at the airport and register to take your flight. Registration begins at 9 a.m..  Weather permitting flights begin at 10 a.m and the last flights will be at 4 p.m..

We hope you enjoy a Young Eagles introduction to the exciting world of aviation.

 

So what will your flight be like?

The biggest question on your mind might be about the actual flight.

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 seatbelt 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 don't forget, you will also receive an official Young Eagles certificate, which is signed, by your personal pilot and the chairman of the Young Eagles.