Young Eagles
Young Eagles is a program launched in 1992 by EAA. The program's goal was to take one million children in airplane rides before the hundredth anniversary of the Wright brothers first flight. The program was successful due to the kindness and generosity of thousands of EAA members. To date the program has given flights to over 1.3 million children.
EAA Chapter 20 is proud to be part of the Young Eagles program. EAA Chapter 20 hosts Young Eagles flights every third Saturday at the San Carlos Airport. Young Eagles is open to children between the ages of 8 and 17. *Our flights are from 10AM to Noon, and we usually start logging people about 30 minutes before the start. The online pre-registration simply confirms you are planning to attend and helps us with planning. The priority is given to first-time kids, even if they have walked in, then to returning young eagles. ** Please remember** - This is a professional association and most of our members who volunteer are Professionals and manage full-time jobs like everyone else, so we do apprecate your consideration for our time and efforts in providing this service to the youth in our communities.
To get your free Young Eagles flight, come to the San Carlos Airport Terminal Building (620 Airport Way, San Carlos) adjacent to the airfield, on the third Saturday of the month (weather permitting). You will need to fill out a short form that requires a legal guardian's signature. The online form is for pre-registraion only. A paper form is required to be filled out and signed by the Parent or legal guardian. Parents / Legal Guardians must be present for the event.
What Can I Expect?
EAA Chapter 20 is proud to be part of the Young Eagles program. EAA Chapter 20 hosts Young Eagles flights every third Saturday at the San Carlos Airport. Young Eagles is open to children between the ages of 8 and 17. *Our flights are from 10AM to Noon, and we usually start logging people about 30 minutes before the start. The online pre-registration simply confirms you are planning to attend and helps us with planning. The priority is given to first-time kids, even if they have walked in, then to returning young eagles. ** Please remember** - This is a professional association and most of our members who volunteer are Professionals and manage full-time jobs like everyone else, so we do apprecate your consideration for our time and efforts in providing this service to the youth in our communities.
To get your free Young Eagles flight, come to the San Carlos Airport Terminal Building (620 Airport Way, San Carlos) adjacent to the airfield, on the third Saturday of the month (weather permitting). You will need to fill out a short form that requires a legal guardian's signature. The online form is for pre-registraion only. A paper form is required to be filled out and signed by the Parent or legal guardian. Parents / Legal Guardians must be present for the event.
What Can I Expect?
- On the ground: your pilot explains what will happen during the flight. You may talk about the airplane, review an aeronautical chart (pilot-speak for map), and complete a careful preflight inspection of the airplane.
- Just before takeoff: your pilot explains the interior of the airplane, including operation of the door, seat-belts, and instrument panel.
- In the air: the flight lasts between 15 and 20 minutes. If you want, your pilot may even let you take the controls!
- Back on the ground: there's more time for you to ask questions. Your pilot is happy to tell you more about flying and their particular airplane.
*Please note, the Pre-Registration form is to help us organize an appropriate number of pilots for Young Eagles flights. Priority will be given to those who have signed up on our EAA Young Eagles registration form. A full EAA Young Eagles registration form (provided by the EAA) must be filled out in person on the day of the flight.
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