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

 To sign up for a Young Eagles flight with Chapter 87 in a member's plane (usually conducted out of Lewiston Auburn, Brunswick, or Wiscasset Airports), please contact our Young Eagles Coordinator at youngeagles@eaa87.org with your preferred airport location, your child's age (remember, they must be between 8 and 17) and interest (Commercial aviation? Backcountry?), and we will take it from there.