Chapter 526 of the EAA will hold a Young Eagles flight rally at the Auburn Municipal Airport on May 11, 2024. Volunteer pilots will be giving free airplane rides to children and young adults from ages 8 through 17. Doors will open at 8:00a and the flights will begin shortly thereafter.
Parents are strongly urged to register their Young Eagles in advance on this website. Registration will open one week prior to the event. Flight rallies often are fully booked very quickly. Parents and Young Eagles should arrive at the airport at the BEGINNING of their time slot, not at the end. Late arrivals run the risk that their seats will have been given to other persons. The SAME PARENT or LEGAL GUARDIAN who does the online registration will need to be present at the flight rally to sign the required waivers. Pre-signed forms and delegations of guardianship will not be accepted. GRANDPARENTS, STEPFATHERS, STEPMOTHERS, etc. do not qualify unless they are also the legal guardians.
WHEN REGISTRATION IS CLOSED: There is no waiting list, but it is likely registration will re-open as cancellations are received. Typically this occurs three days prior to the event when the system issues confirmation e-mails to the parents, but it can occur at any time. Registration will also re-open on the morning of the flight rally if there are no-shows. This typically happens around 9:15a and 10:15a.
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.
What will my pre-flight be like?
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 Reminders
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.
What will my flight be like?
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!