Read the article here about how the Civil Air Patrol is helping in the gulf! A new Squadron is forming in Greenville right now!
American Barnstormers Tour
May 7, 2010YOUNG EAGLES CAN FLY IN VINTAGE AIRPLANES WITH AMERICAN BARNSTORMERS TOUR
Young people in seven Midwest cities will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fly in unique vintage aircraft this summer, as the American Barnstormers Tour will include flight opportunities for selected young people through the EAA Young Eagles program.
In each city, up to 15 young people will be selected by local EAA chapters to fly in these vintage aircraft, which were manufactured in the 1920s and 1930s during what is commonly known as the “Golden Age of Aviation.” These young people will fly in conjunction with EAA Young Eagles, which has flown more than 1.5 million young people free of charge since 1992. Read more
Rally Day Huge Success!
May 2, 2010Our first rally of 2010 was a huge success! We flew 51 Young Eagles. Special thanks go to the Greenville Airport Authority, who were amazingly supportive, Dillion’s Aviation, and Vann Aero Service. Also, we would like to thank the members of Civil Air Patrol, who helped ensure the safety of everyone who participated.
RALLY DAY!
May 1, 2010The day has finally arrived! The weather looks pretty good. It may get a little bumpy as the day progresses, but we hope to fly a lot Young Eagles before then. We hope to see you there!
One more day!
April 30, 2010Just ONE more day to Rally Day! We are all very excited and the weather looks great. We hope to see you all tomorrow!
JUST 5 DAYS!
April 26, 2010We are just 5 days away from our May 1st Rally! We have at least 20 Young Eagles already registered and are hoping to see at that many more show up for their free ride. We will begin registration at 10:00, just in front of Dillon’s Aviation. We hope to see you there!
May 1st Rally Update
April 11, 2010We’re just three weeks away and are getting excited about our rally. Several groups plan to participate including local Scout Troops, Civil Air Patrol Squadrons, and, of course, Dillion’s Aviation. If you are interested in participating, please let us know by registering via the link on this site or emailing youngeagles@eaa1423.org.
May 1st Rally approaching fast!
March 27, 2010We are excited about our rally planned for May 1, 2010! The plans are coming together nicely and we hope that you bring your children out to participate. The rally will be held at the Pitt-Greenville Airport and begin at 10:00 AM. If you are planning to attend, please register your child at the link below.
Fenwick teen is the first Young Eagle to pass FAA written exam – The Daily News – Greenville, Belding
March 1, 2010February 11, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. — (February 9, 2010) — Sixteen-year-old Tyler Whitney, of Fenwick, Michigan, probably never looked at himself as an aviation pioneer. He is one, however, as he became the first EAA Young Eagle to pass his FAA Private Pilot written test through the Sporty’s Online Pilot Training Course now offered free to all Young Eagles.
The opportunity was announced last April by EAA and Sporty’s Pilot Shop of Batavia, Ohio, one of the world’s leading pilot and aviation suppliers. Through this partnership, young people who receive an inspirational and educational introduction to personal flight via the EAA Young Eagles Program will also receive from Sporty’s the tools they’ll need to take the next steps in pursuing their interest in aviation.
Upon completion of a flight with a Young Eagles volunteer pilot – often the youth’s first time aboard a general aviation aircraft – the youth will receive a logbook for recording this and subsequent aviation experiences. The Young Eagle receives an access code to the Sporty’s Online Complete Pilot Training Course. Both the logbook and the flight training course are free of charge to Young Eagles.
“EAA and Sporty’s made this program possible so the excitement of flight that comes from a Young Eagles flight doesn’t stop there,” said Brian O’Lena, EAA’s youth programs manager. “We appreciate Sporty’s commitment to opening the door to more young people to participate in aviation and discover opportunities and accomplishments for their own lives.”
Neither of Whitney’s parents have aviation background, but after Whitney took his Young Eagles flight in June 2008 with pilot Robert Allers of Greenville, Mich. (EAA #857229), he wanted to explore flight training. The Sporty’s Online Pilot Training Course allowed Whitney to work toward his goal at no additional cost.
“After my Young Eagles flight I knew I had to fly. It’s what I want to do,” Whitney said. “Thank you for all that EAA is doing…I appreciate it a lot.”
After about 35 hours of flight training with instructor Jeff Ostrander (EAA #866844), Whitney’s next goal is to earn his Private Pilot Certificate on his 17th birthday – the earliest date he could take his flight test.
“We know Tyler will be only the first of many, many young people who have the opportunity to discover and explore the world of flight through the Young Eagles program and the support Sporty’s has provided for aviation future,” O’Lena said. “There are more ‘next step’ programs coming for Young Eagles that will make the experience more than simply an initial airplane ride.”
EAA’s Young Eagles program was founded in 1992 and has provided more than 1.5 million free demonstration flights to young people around the world, through the efforts of 43,000 volunteer pilots and 50,000 ground volunteers. More information is available at www.youngeagles.org.
EAA embodies the spirit of aviation through the world’s most engaged community of aviation enthusiasts. EAA’s 160,000 members and 1,000 local chapters enjoy the fun and camaraderie of sharing their passion for flying, building and restoring recreational aircraft. For more information on EAA and its programs, call 800-JOIN-EAA (800-564-6322) or go to www.eaa.org. For continual news updates, connect with http://twitter.com/EAAupdate.
