More than 165,000 people belong to EAA, with Chapters located in all 50 states and many countries. Members are aviation enthusiasts of every age group, including airline and commercial pilots, engineers, business people, and even astronauts. The Young Eagles Program is sponsored by the EAA Aviation Foundation, a charitable non-profit organization dedicated to the discovery and fulfillment of individual potential through personal flight. General Chuck Yeager is the Honorary Chairman of the EAA Young Eagles Program. The Young Eagles Program has been developed by the EAA Aviation Foundation to welcome young people into the world of aviation.
Aviation is exciting and vital to our nation's future.
Your child will experience a safe and enjoyable flight that will give new perspectives on the world and life in general. Participation in the Young Eagles Program will help your child understand that an individual's potential is unlimited. Flying in an airplane is safer than many other forms of recreation. Each Young Eagle Flight takes place in a FAA registered airplane flown by a licensed pilot. The flight is conducted according to federal regulations.