Have you wanted to fly an airplane? Are you between ages 8 and 17? Then we are looking for you!
Come out to Wayne County Airport Saturday, June 24, learn how an airplane flies, and get a free 20-minute ride in an airplane. Chapter 846 members are volunteering their time and aircraft to offer rides in factory-built and homebuilt aircraft.
A parent must be present and sign an authorization form. Kids can be preregistered using this website.
The Young Eagles program began in 1992 and more than 2.3 million kids around the world have had the opportunity to experience aviation first hand. Radio-controlled aircraft will be on display. Younger kids will be given balsa wood airplanes and comic books of Aviore.
Each kid will take part in a short ground school to learn how an aircraft is controlled. Kids will then be assigned to a pilot and airplane for their flight where most kids will be allowed to take control of the airplane and fly!
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!