Want to rub shoulders with the likes of Chuck Yeager and Sean D. Tucker or take home Patti Wagstaff’s flight suit? There are still a few tickets available for the Gathering of Eagles, the gala benefit that kicks off EAA AirVenture a week from tomorrow. Dozens of the most famous and influential people in the aviation world will attend the event at the AirVenture Museum. It’s a fundraiser for Young Eagles and other educational programs aimed at inspiring young people to pursue aviation as a hobby or career. A live auction features items like a Segway human transporter, works by aviation artist James Dietz and even a weekend spent with racing-car drivers courtesy of Roush Racing. Raffle prizes include a ride in EAA’s Spirit of St. Louis replica, a Bose Wave radio, flight jackets, vacations and Wagstaff’s flight suit.
Tickets Available For Eagles Bash
Key Takeaways:
- The Gathering of Eagles is a gala benefit preceding EAA AirVenture, attended by famous aviation figures like Chuck Yeager and Sean D. Tucker.
- It serves as a fundraiser for Young Eagles and other educational programs aimed at inspiring young people in aviation.
- The event features a live auction with unique items (e.g., Segway, aviation art, racing experience) and a raffle for prizes including a ride in the Spirit of St. Louis replica and Patti Wagstaff's flight suit.
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