Young Eagles program
Sunday, March 1st, 2009
The Young Eagles program was created in 1992 to provide an opportunity for kids ages 8 to 17 to take a flight in a general aviation airplane. The program set and made its goal of a million flights for kids by the centennial of aviation in 2003. 40,000 pilots in more than ninety different countries have volunteered their time and airplanes for the program.
Do you know a kid or teen in or near Yuma who talks about being a military pilot or wants to fly for an airline? This program is a way for a pilot to give a first flight for free. If you know a youth who has never flown in a small general aviation airplane before, click here to read more about Chapter 590’s involvement in the program. Parents or guardians are involved in the whole process, so it’s a good excuse for an adult to learn more about general aviation, too. Flights can go from Yuma International Airport or from Somerton.
These photos are from a Young Eagles event. Click to see what it’s all about.