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 register for a Young Eagles flight with our chapter, watch for postings of the next rally at https://www.eaachapters.org/ and follow the links to Chapter 936.

All registration and parental waivers are done on-line at this site.

Pilots interested in flying Young Eagles for our chapter and members wanted to help with ground crew jobs at the rally should register at the same site and specify roles you are interested in.  The Young Eagles Coordinator will contact all registered volunteers in advance of each rally and invited them to participate in the upcoming rally.

Pilot requirements below are mandatory and require some advance preparation to fly Young-Eagles

Chapter 936 specific requirements

• Must be a Chapter 936 member
• 80 hours of logged PIC time (verified by logbook)

EAA National’s requirements

• Appropriate Airmen’s Certificate (Sport Pilot or greater)
• Current Medical Certificate (if applicable)
• Current EAA National Membership (local chapter membership)
• 90-day currency in aircraft used (3 takeoffs and landings)
• Current Flight Review
• Aircraft Passenger Liability Insurance for aircraft used (owned, rental or borrowed) with a minimum of $100,000 per seat liability insurance. If a rented plane is being used, it is essential that the volunteer pilot maintain a renter’s (or non-owned) insurance policy.
• The aircraft used for the flight must be in airworthy condition.
• Pilot must meet the current Federal Air Rules (FARs) for the pilot certificate held.
• Complete both the online training and basic background check as a part of EAA Youth Protection Policy
• If a minor, Character Reference for Minors form on file
  • If the pilot is a minor, they must perform both the EAA Youth Protection Training AND have a Character Reference for Minors on file with the Chapter and EAA National.