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Get A Free Flight!
If you are between 8 and 17 years old, the EAA Young Eagles programs wants to offer you the chance of a lifetime. Turn your dreams into reality on a free Young Eagles flight and become one of over 1.6 Million Young Eagles! To find out where and when, check out EAA Chapter 91 Young Eagle Events.
For more information, contact Young Eagles Coordinator Chris St.Germain
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Dates for 2012
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Location
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Time
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April 21
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Lee's Summit Airport
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8:30-noon
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May 19
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Lee's Summit Airport
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8:30-noon
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June 16
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Lee's Summit Airport
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8:30-noon
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July 21
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8:30-noon
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August 4 - Aviation Adventure Day at Downtown Airport
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KC Downtown Airport
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9:00-3:00
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September 15
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Lee's Summit Airport
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8:30-noon
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October 20
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Lee's Summit Airport
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8:30-noon
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NOTE: Dates and events are subject to change, so please check here before attending an event. Flying is subject to weather conditions. We want the kids' flights to be safe and enjoyable, so flights could be delayed or canceled. However, even if the weather appears bad, we will still be at the airport. Come join us for breakfast! Often the conditions improve enough to get some flying in.
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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 seat belt 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’ll see the earth and sky in a new and exciting way. You’ll experience the wonderful freedom of flight that many people only dream about. If you are like most Young Eagles, you’ll 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’ll also receive an official Young Eagles certificate, which is signed, by your personal pilot and our Chairmen Capt. Sully Sullenberger and First Officer Jeff Skiles.
We look forward to adding your name to the ever-growing list of EAA Young Eagles!
For more information, visit the EAA Young Eagles Website.
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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 1.6 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 over 45,000 volunteer pilots.
Participation is easy. Come to one of the events listed under our schedule. A parent or legal guardian will need to fill out a permission/registration form, available at the event. Sorry, but relatives, friends, neighbors, etc. cannot sign for the parent. Be aware that there are websites that have a Young Eagles form for download. These are often outdated or obsolete, so please DO NOT download them. We cannot accept them.
If you are not in the Kansas City area to attend one of our events, please search for a Young Eagles Coordinator in your area here: find a pilot
We hope you enjoy a Young Eagles introduction to the exciting world of aviation. Make sure you come back to visit this web site after your flight to continue exploring the wonderful world of aviation! Also, be sure to visit the World's Largest Logbook to search for your name. Please allow about two weeks after your flight. search Logbook
For more information, visit the EAA Young Eagles website.
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