For Young Aviators

Young Eagles

A child's first flight, on us. Since 1992, EAA's Young Eagles program has given more than 2 million young people their first free flight in a small aircraft — and Chapter 1698 proudly carries that tradition to the kids of our community.

★ Free for kids 8–17

Free first flights

Every Young Eagles flight is completely free, flown by experienced volunteer pilots who love sharing the joy of flight.

A flight takes about 15–20 minutes, with a volunteer pilot and a parent's or guardian's permission. It's the kind of experience that sparks a lifelong love of aviation.

What to Know

Know a kid who looks up at every plane?

Bring them to a Young Eagles event. It's open to children ages 8 to 17, and there's no cost — just a permission form signed by a parent or guardian on the day.

Ask About Young Eagles

Ages 8–17

Open to kids and teens. A parent or guardian signs a permission form before the flight.

~15–20 minutes

A short flight with a volunteer pilot — often a young flyer's very first time off the ground.

Always free

There's never a charge. Young Eagles is EAA's gift to the next generation of aviators.

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