Eagle Flights

EAA’s Eagle Flights^® is a free introductory flight experience and informal mentoring program designed to welcome and encourage adults who want to discover flying, but don’t know how or where to take that first step. It begins with a hands-on introduction, where you’ll fly with a local EAA-member pilot who will let you follow along at the controls of the airplane to get a feel for what being a pilot is all about.

After the flight, he or she can help you learn more about how to get involved in your local aviation community, including the next steps you can take on the path to becoming a pilot.

The best part? The whole experience is free. No sales. No pressure. Just a whole lot of fun and education with a big take-home point: Your dream of flying is a lot closer than you think. 

Learn more about the Eagle Flights^® program.

How it works at Chapter 14

• The flight is free. You fly with a Chapter 14 member pilot.
• After your flight, EAA gives you a six-month EAA membership.
• Pass the FAA Knowledge Test and EAA reimburses the test fee, up to $175.
• Then the mentoring starts. Our members help you find the right path toward your private pilot certificate.

Next Eagle Flights: Saturday, November 7

We're flying Eagle Flights during our 70th Anniversary Open House. Come anytime between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM, meet the chapter, and enjoy the open house. Flights depend on weather and how many pilots are available, so they aren't guaranteed. We're volunteers, and we do our best to fly everyone.

How to sign up

Eagle Flights are for adults 18 and older. Email youngeagles@eaa14.org with your name and phone number, or use the Send Message button below. Need directions? See our Directions page.