EAA Young Eagles Program Builds Toward 2.5 Million Flights Milestone
Free introductory flight program maintains steady participation into 2026.
Free introductory flight program maintains steady participation into 2026.
EAA calls on pilots to reach the Young Eagles milestone by AirVenture 2026.
The Young Eagles program pairs aspiring aviators with experienced mentors.
The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) will celebrate the 30th anniversary of its Young Eagles program at AirVenture Oshkosh this year. Founded “to introduce and inspire kids in the world of aviation,” Young Eagles gives free introductory flight to youth ages 8–17. Introduced in May 1992, the program’s first flights took place on July 31, 1992, […]
The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) has announced that its Young Eagles youth aviation education program hit a milestone this week, logging 2.2 million young people flown since its launch in 1992. EAA Young Eagles offers introductory flights to children and teenagers ages 8 to 17. The flights are provided at no cost with the goal […]