During the Aviation Museum of New Hampshire’s recent PlaneFest! celebration at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (KMHT), 37 Young Eagles took flight, many for the first time.
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Bombers and ballet
What happens when a 15-year-old ballerina shows up in full costume at the Warbird area at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023?
California pilot recognized with Young Eagles leadership award
The award, given every year during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, recognizes “exceptional Young Eagles volunteers that have continually supported the future of aviation by exceeding expectations,” according to Phillips 66 Aviation officials.
Picture of the Day: From one Young Eagle to another
Burt Spencer submitted this photo and note: “Zoe had an awesome time flying on her Young Eagles flight in my 1969 Cessna Cardinal 177A over Northern Illinois. I went on my Young Eagles flight in 1993. I got my certificate 10 years ago and have flown more than 400 kids in the Young Eagles program.”
Picture of the Day: Young Eagles take flight
Fred Burnet submitted this photo and note: “This was taken during one of our EAA Chapter 1606 Young Eagles rallies in the Monticello, Utah, area.”
Safety first, then fun in the air
A Florida EAA chapter lays out its procedure for Young Eagles rallies, noting officials emphasize safety first, then encourage the kids to have fun.
Young Eagles rebounds after pandemic
A year-end review of the Young Eagles program reports that there have been 47,400 Young Eagles flights through November 2022, a big jump from the 8,000 flown in 2020 during the beginning of the pandemic.
More than 100,000 Young Eagles take the next step in aviation
The concept to provide Sporty’s online courses at no charge for Young Eagles was developed with input from EAA pilots who had been flying Young Eagles.
Florida pilot who has flown 1,600 kids wins Young Eagles award
During EAA AirVenture 2022, Ken Jordan was busy as chairman of the North 40 camping. But he took a few moments off to receive the Phillips 66 Aviation Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Young Eagles Leadership Award winner, which recognizes exceptional Young Eagles volunteers.