Saturday Aug 10, 2024
Young Eagles Aviation Day will be held on Saturday, June 8th and July 13th and August 10th, 2024 (weather permitting) at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 55 hangar, Mason Jewett Airport; 643 Aviation Drive (Eden Road @ Kipp Road; South of the Ingham County Fairgrounds), Mason, MI. Registration will be from 10:00am until 1:00pm.
Free Airplane Rides for Kids - August 10th, 2024
Date and Time
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Description
Local pilots will be offering area youngsters ages 8 to 17 an opportunity to go flying in a general aviation airplane. These flights are made possible through the generosity of EAA member volunteers and are offered FREE of charge.
Young Eagles Aviation Day is part of the National EAA Young Eagles Program created to interest young people in aviation. Launched in 1992, the program has dedicated more than 30 years to giving youth their first ride in an airplane for free. It is the only program of its kind, with the sole mission to introduce and inspire kids in the world of aviation.
Today, volunteer EAA pilots have flown over 2.2 million young people worldwide. Local Chapter 55 pilots have provided nearly 5,500 free airplane rides to youngsters from the mid-Michigan area.
Flights will be on a first come, first served basis; approximately 20 minutes in length. A parent or guardian MUST be present to sign the registration form. Advance reservations for large groups are encouraged.
Free airplane rides are just part of the experience. EAA hopes to build one-on-one relationships between pilots and young people, giving young people an opportunity to learn more about the possibilities that exist in the world of aviation. Pilots at the event will explain about their airplanes, how airplanes work, and how pilots ensure safety - which is the prime concern before every flight.
Following their flight, each youngster will receive a certificate making them an official EAA Young Eagle.
For more information contact Margie Clark 517-712-2203 or email eaa55.ye.coordinator@gmail.com
