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 in Southern California is set to reach a major milestone by flying its 10,000th Young Eagle during a rally scheduled for November 26.
The Young Eagles program, active since 1992, provides free introductory flights to children aged 8-17, with nearly 2.3 million flights nationwide to inspire interest in aviation.
Chapter 40's program has been running for 30 years, significantly expanding its monthly flights from 15-20 to 65-70 due to increased volunteer pilots and a partnership with a local school.

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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.