It’s the only program of its kind, with the sole mission to introduce and inspire kids in the world of aviation. Today, the Young Eagles program has flown over 2 million kids with the help of EAA’s network of volunteer pilots and ground volunteers.

It’s the only program of its kind, with the sole mission to introduce and inspire kids in the world of aviation. Today, the Young Eagles program has flown over 2 million kids with the help of EAA’s network of volunteer pilots and ground volunteers.

Open to all youth aged 8-17, this program involves taking the child for a 1/2 hour flight, totally at the pilot’s expense. The program got its start when EAA 838 chapter member, the late Sam Johnson, donated $1 million to the national EAA organization with the challenge to fly one million children before the 100th [...]

The Young Eagles Program has been providing free airplane rides for 25 years now. We are looking forward to another fantastic season. As far as information goes, our Facebook page will be the best source for last minute updates (weather, etc). But we are also using our Twitter feed: EAAChapter461 to post last minute information.

On June 25, 2014 EAA Chapter 579 reached a major milestone when it reached the 16,000th Young Eagle flown by the chapter. The chapter has taught students about general aviation for 24 years, including the 22 years since the start of the Young Eagles program. Chapter 579 has also flown more Young Eagles than any [...]

Open to all youth aged 8-17, this program involves taking the child for a 1/2 hour flight, totally at the pilot’s expense. The program got its start when EAA 838 chapter member, the late Sam Johnson, donated $1 million to the national EAA organization with the challenge to fly one million children before the 100th [...]