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 youth in aviation by offering free first airplane rides.
- The program has successfully introduced over 2.2 million young people to flight through the dedication of thousands of volunteer pilots and ground crew.
- Young Eagles serves as a foundational initiative, paving the way for further EAA youth engagement opportunities such as online "Learn to Fly" courses and Ray Aviation flight training scholarships.
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