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]

Key Takeaways:

EAA Chapter 40 at Whiteman Airport is nearing a historic milestone, preparing to fly its 10,000th Young Eagle.
The Young Eagles program, launched in 1992 by EAA, provides free introductory flights to children aged 8-17 to inspire an interest in aviation.
The 10,000th flight is anticipated during a Young Eagles rally on November 26th (or December 17th if weather is a factor), continuing the chapter's volunteer efforts that now accommodate 65-70 children monthly.

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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.