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 https://www.eaa.org/eaa/youth/free-ye-flights

Check our main web page at www.eaa501.org for all updates to the calendar with more detail.

Our 2026 Young Eagles events were held on April 12, May 17 and June 14.

Fall Y.E. events are now scheduled for Sundays September 20 and October 25.

If any date is a rainout or cancelled due to a mandatory flight-restriction we will try to find a replacement date to reschedule.