Some of you may know I'm a plane geek, I really wanted to share this cause I'm a volunteer during the event and this is something I really love.
I wanted to give advance notice that June 11th is international Young Eagle's day, EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) chapters are giving out FREE flights to kids between the ages of 8-17.
In the States I know there are more Chapters who participate but it is a international day, The Young Eagles site doesn't have international chapters listed just yet. I do know chapters will still set up times for kids to fly if you call and ask about Young Eagles. So If you don't see an event where you live but see there is a chapter it doesn't hurt to call and ask.
So if you Know any kids who are interested in flying, or who would like to have a free flight check it out. The kids will get their own log book, and a certificate for free ground school. (I'm totally jealous of that part)
These are great people who are glad to teach about aviation so let people know.
Also if you are interested in small aircraft, experimental planes, or getting your license check out the EAA these are awesome people.
I would like to mention these pilots are paying for everything out of their own pocket, as are the volunteers, we REALLY love what we do. On top of giving free flights after a pilot flies 10 kids the EAA will give the chapter money to send a lucky kid to Airventure's Air academy.
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Interesting facts before I finally stop rambling. There are many astronauts in the EAA, also WWII veterans, and test pilots. The best part is you don't have to be any of the above, I barely knew anything when I joined and In my own chapter I know a former test pilot, several veterans, and in my best friend's chapter one of the previously mentioned astronauts.
Now I'm done rambling....
I wanted to give advance notice that June 11th is international Young Eagle's day, EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) chapters are giving out FREE flights to kids between the ages of 8-17.
In the States I know there are more Chapters who participate but it is a international day, The Young Eagles site doesn't have international chapters listed just yet. I do know chapters will still set up times for kids to fly if you call and ask about Young Eagles. So If you don't see an event where you live but see there is a chapter it doesn't hurt to call and ask.
So if you Know any kids who are interested in flying, or who would like to have a free flight check it out. The kids will get their own log book, and a certificate for free ground school. (I'm totally jealous of that part)
These are great people who are glad to teach about aviation so let people know.
Also if you are interested in small aircraft, experimental planes, or getting your license check out the EAA these are awesome people.
I would like to mention these pilots are paying for everything out of their own pocket, as are the volunteers, we REALLY love what we do. On top of giving free flights after a pilot flies 10 kids the EAA will give the chapter money to send a lucky kid to Airventure's Air academy.
Young Eagles
Locator
Interesting facts before I finally stop rambling. There are many astronauts in the EAA, also WWII veterans, and test pilots. The best part is you don't have to be any of the above, I barely knew anything when I joined and In my own chapter I know a former test pilot, several veterans, and in my best friend's chapter one of the previously mentioned astronauts.
Now I'm done rambling....
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