The
EAA Young Eagles Program in Shelton!
 Join us from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m for your kids to enjoy the flight of a lifetime. Register onsite at the Sanderson Airport!
What is Young Eagles?
The EAA Young Eagles program was launched in 1992 to give
interested young people, ages 8 - 17, an opportunity to go
flying in a general aviation airplane. These flights are offered
free of charge and are made possible through the generosity
of EAA member volunteers.
Since 1992, more than 1.3 million Young Eagles have enjoyed
a flight through the program. Young Eagles have been registered
in more than 90 different countries and have been flown by
more than 41,000 volunteer pilots.
Participation is easy. Show up at the airport and register to take your flight. Registration begins at 9 a.m.; the flights begin at 10 a.m.
We hope you enjoy a Young Eagles introduction to the exciting
world of aviation.
So what will your flight be like?
The biggest question on your mind might be about the actual
flight. So what should you expect?
First of all, your pilot will explain what will happen during
the flight. This might include talking about the airplane;
reviewing an aeronautical chart (or map); identifying reference
points during the flight; completing a careful "walk around" preflight
inspection of the airplane and identifying the parts that control
the airplane.
Once you are ready to go flying, your pilot will help you
buckle your seatbelt and describe the interior of the airplane,
including the instrument panel. Pretty soon, it will be time
to go flying!
Once in the air, you will see the earth and sky in a new and
exciting way. You will experience the wonderful freedom of flight
that many people only dream about. If you are like most Young
Eagles, you will remember this experience for the rest of your
life.
Most Young Eagle flights last between 15 and 20 minutes. Once
back on the ground, there will be additional time for you to
ask questions about the flight. Ask away! Your pilot will be
happy to tell you more about flying and their particular airplane.
And don't forget, you will also receive an official Young Eagles
certificate, which is signed, by your personal pilot and Young Eagles Chairman, Indiana Jones himself, Harrison Ford.
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