Whiteman Airport Gears up for Milestone Young Eagles Flight

After three decades at the airport, volunteer pilots of EAA Chapter 40 are closing in on marking 10,000 Young Eagle flights.

Meg Godlewski

Wednesday, November 09, 2022 at 02:02 PM ET

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EAA volunteer pilots have flown more than 2.3 million Young Eagles. [Courtesy of EAA]

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EAA Chapter 40 at Whiteman Airport is on track to fly its 10,000th Young Eagle on November 26, marking a significant milestone for the program.
Since 1992, the Young Eagles program has provided free introductory flight experiences to children aged 8 to 17, aiming to inspire interest in aviation.
Chapter 40 has operated its program for 30 years and recently expanded its monthly flights to 65-70 children due to a partnership with a local school.
Nationwide, nearly 2.3 million Young Eagles have participated in these flights, bringing joy and inspiration to both the children and the volunteer pilots.

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This month, a program designed to inspire children to fly will reach a historic milestone in Southern California, when Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 40, based at Whiteman Airport (KWHP), expects to fly their 10,000th Young Eagle.

Since 1992, pilot members of EAA have provided free flight experiences to children between the ages of 8 and 17—known as Young Eagles.