Young Eagles

Founded in 1992, the Young Eagles program is dedicated to giving youth 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.

It’s the only program of its kind, with the sole mission to introduce and inspire kids in the world of aviation.

Today, the Young Eagles program has flown over 2 million kids. 

For more information from EAA headquarters about the Young Eagles program, visit www.youngeagles.org

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While we won't be having more large Young Eagle flight events for the remaining of 2025 that doesn't mean we stop flying! We still want to make sure children can experience the magic of flight! Today's kid can become tomorrow's airline captain! Our members donate their time, airplane and skills to fly anyone ages 8-17 years of age!

Please email us: chaptereaa509@gmail.com. We will respond within 2 days to set up the best time and location for your child's first flight!

 2025 Young Eagle Events:

• Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 - 80 youth flown
• Saturday, August 9th, 2025 - rained out
• Thursday, August 14th, 2025 - 32 youth flown
• You choose the date! Please email us: chaptereaa509@gmail.com and we will coordinate the pilot, airplane, time and location! (Youth must be ages 8-17)

Search for Young Eagle Events Here: Young Eagle Schedules in the US

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Still want to learn, but on your own time and space? AeroEducate is a free resource filled with age-based activities and clear pathways to aviation and aerospace industry careers where K-12 students can discover and ignite their curiosity in aviation.

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We do more than just fly children, we teach and build too! Below are photos of our "Intro Into Aerodynamics" and "Wing Rib Build" classes held on July 10, 2025.