In 1992, the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) started a program called “Young Eagles”. The program was created to introduce young people, ages 8 through 17, into the world of General Aviation by providing a free plane ride.  These flights are offered through the generosity of local members of the EAA who volunteer their time and aircraft.

The program has maintained its popularity, in part, because of its simplicity.  A pilot and each Young Eagle conduct a preflight check of an airplane, focusing on how the airplane works and how pilots prepare to fly safely.  They then board the aircraft and take a brief (usually 15 to 20 minute) flight, where young people can discover more about the aircraft and the unique perspective from the sky.

Following the flight, each Young Eagle receives a certificate signed by the pilot and has his or her name entered in the “World’s Largest Logbook”, which is on permanent display at the EAA AirVenture Museum and through the www.youngeagles.org web site.

EAA Chapter 1279 (Murrieta) and Friends of the Fallbrook Community Airpark combine their efforts and conduct Young Eagle flight rallies twice a year at the Fallbrook Airpark (L18), Fallbrook, CA 92028.  The dates typically fall on a Saturday in the months of April and October.

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

April '24 Young Eagles Rally Sign-ups Closed:

We are fully booked for our April 2024 Young Eagles Rally. Stay tuned for future events.

April '23 Young Eagles Rally Success!

Our Apr. '23 Young Eagles Rally was a resounding success!

Visit the event page to see the photos.

Oct '22 Young Eagles Rally Success!

Our Oct. '22 Young Eagles Rally was a resounding success!

Visit the photo page to see the participants.

Recent Young Eagle Flights

The links below will open photos from our previous Young Eagles rally events.

• October 2019 Photos

For more information about our local program contact our Coordinator below.