Ever wondered how to convince a young person of the thrill, the fun, and the unbelievable personal and professional exhilaration they might experience should they aim their sights on a career in aviation? In a world often overrun with handheld technology spewing endless streams of social media content that doesn’t seem to fully answer that question, you’re not alone.
Young Eagles Gives More Than 2.2 Million Rides
Key Takeaways:
- The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) launched the Young Eagles program in 1992 to inspire young people in aviation by offering them their first airplane ride.
- Since its inception, over 2.2 million kids have experienced flight through the program, thanks to more than 50,000 volunteer pilots and ground crew.
- Young Eagles serves as a cornerstone for further EAA aviation engagement initiatives, including free online flight courses and full flight training scholarships like the Ray Aviation Scholarship.
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