THE YOUNG EAGLES PROGRAM
The Experimental Aircraft Association's Young Eagles Program was announced May 13, l992. the mission to provide a meaningful flight experience - free of charge - for 1 million young people ages 8 through 17 by the 100th anniversary of the Wright brothers' first powered flight (December 17, 1903). EAA President Tom Poberezny and Academy Award winning actor and Honorary Young Eagle Chairman, pilot Cliff Robertson flew the first Young Eagles on July 31, 1992. On Thursday, November 13, 2003, the Young Eagle program registered the one millionth Young Eagle and the December 17, 2003 goal was met. EAA recognizes the value to aviation of this program and will continue to support it for the foreseeable future.
Since 1992, more than 1.5 million Young Eagles have enjoyed a flight through the program.
Registration Process
1. A parent or guardian must accompany their Young Eagles to sign a registration form.
2. Parent will fill out the front and sign the back of the registration form.
3. Return Registration Form to Registration Desk volunteer on the day of the flight.
CAUTION: DUE TO EAA REQUIREMENTS, FAILURE TO COMPLETE AND SIGN THE FORM WILL PREVENT YOUR YOUNG EAGLE FROM TAKING THE FLIGHT.
THE YOUNG EAGLES FLY AGAIN:Where: Tamiami Airport
at TIKI HUT, South Side.
When: Saturday Sept. 24th, 2011
Young Eagle Flights will begin at 09:30AM and end at 1:00 PM
Bar B Q will begin at 12:00 to 3:00 PMIf you have some favorite dishes or desserts you wish to bring, they would be enjoyed.
is the presenting sponsor of EAA’s Young Eagles program.