Young Eagles Free Airplane Rides for Kids Aged 8-17 – Registration Required

PLEASE NOTE: This event has already occurred.

Date/Time
Date(s) - 08/10/2024
9:30 am - 11:30 am

Location
Parkland Institute of Aviation at Willard Airport, Savoy

Categories

• Aviation

Registration is required and spots WILL fill! 

Register for a flight here!

Meet your Pilot

The pilots who participate in the Young Eagles program are local members of EAA who are volunteering their time and aircraft to make your flight possible. Each Young Eagles pilot is certificated with the Federal Aviation Administration or Transport Canada. Flights are conducted according to federal regulations and no aerobatic maneuvers will be performed.

First of all, your pilot will explain what you will see and do. This may include explaining how airplanes work, looking at an aeronautical chart (or map), and describing the interior of the airplane, including the instrument panel. Then comes the fun part: you get to go flying!

Safety is always top priority when it comes to aviation. Listen and follow instructions given by your pilot, stay away from the propellers, and stay with your pilot or ground crew at all times.

You will spend about 15 to 20 minutes in the air and follow the basic steps in the flight pattern. You will experience the awesome feeling of flight that many people only dream about. Many people remember this experience for the rest of their lives. You will, too!

Please arrive at the start of the time slot you selected at registration to help avoid longer than normal wait times. This event is for children ages 8-17 inclusive. (may not be 7)

***IMPORTANT***

Please check your email the morning of the event due to possible cancellation due to weather which is out of the organizer’s control. They apologize in advance if this happens but they need to keep the pilots and future young pilots safe.

Please remember that events may be canceled or rescheduled last minute due to unpredictable weather or other factors. We encourage you to reach out to event organizers before heading out to an event to verify it is still happening.