Charlotte EAA Chapter 309 is proud to offer the Young Eagles Program to the Charlotte and surrounding area. We are excited that Sully and Jeff are our
, bringing their passion of aviation to the youth of America and the World.
The
Young Eagles program provides a meaningful flight experience – free of charge – in a general aviation aircraft for young people between the ages of 8 and 17. You will receive a
free local airplane ride and and see their world from a whole new perspective, receive a free official certificate to show to your friends, and become one of over 1.5 Million Young Eagles registered in the
World's Largest Logbook! After your flight your pilot will present to you your very own logbook with the flight recorded. Inside it you will find a code to use the
NEXT STEP program, also free of charge. Also, EAA recently announced their
Free Flight Lesson Program to further help Young Eagles to go from the right seat to the left seat and become a pilot!
Young Eagle flights have been conducted in every state in America; each province in Canada; and in more than 90 other countries. The flights have been safely conducted in nearly every type of general aviation aircraft, from light planes to business jets, and everything in between!
Parents - feel free to look at our Frequently Asked Questions library for answers to specific questions you may have. Also,
Rod Machado wrote a wonderful article in AOPA magazine outlining the virtues of exposing kids to aviation. Another great article to read isa Flying Magazine article titled "Fences" by Lane Wallace, These local flights are a generous gift from the EAA Chapter members to your children. If you would like to provide your child with the opportunity to take advantage of this unique program, visit the Young Eagles Coordinator locator page and locate the Young Eagles Program Coordinator in your area.
Click for the
REGISTRATION BROCHURE for parents. You will be provided with this brochure and it must be signed by the parent/guardian prior to the flight.
Charlotte EAA Chapter 309 Young Eagles Coordinators:
Dale Ensing, Flight Operations
Chuck Porter, Administration
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