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EAA Young Eagles Flight Plan

The EAA Young Eagles program was launching in 1992 to give interested young people, ages 8 - 17, an opportunity to go flying in a general aviation airplane. The flights are offered free of charge thanks to the generosity of EAA member volunteers. For a full description of the Young Eagles program, click here. The Young Eagles Flight Plan is a set of steps that provide great opportunities for Young Eagles to expand their knowledge of aviation and to progress towards a pilot certificate.

Step 1: Young Eagles Flight
Free first flight to start your aviation journey.
Ever wondered what your neighborhood looks like from the sky? Or maybe you’re curious how airplanes even work. You
might even dream of being a pilot. If you’re nodding you’re head “yes” and are between the ages of 8 and 17, then there
are thousands of EAA member volunteer pilots who would love to take you on a free Young Eagles flight. That’s right – a
free flight! EAA Chapter 2 provides Young Eagle flights at Smith Field several times each year. Click here for information on how to receive your free flight!

Step 2: EAA Student Membership
The tools you need to reach your aviation dreams
After your Young Eagles Flight, you should have received an official Young Eagles logbook from your pilot. The logbook
has a code just for you to activate your EAA Student Membership. Don’t have the logbook or access code? Just answer a
few questions and you can still sign up for your free benefits. The registration form that you completed will be sent to
Young Eagles office to be entered into the World’s Largest Log Book. You’ll need to wait for a few days for this to
happen before you will have access to the online pilot’s course.
Student membership is full of exciting opportunities just for you – EAA Sport Aviation Magazine online, E-newsletters,
Members only website, Academy of Model Aeronautics Student Membership, Free Admission to 300+ Science and
Technology Museums and more.

Step 3: Sporty’s Complete Flight Training Course
Free ground school to prepare you for flight training
It’s time to move from the right seat to the left seat. EAA and Sporty’s Pilot Shop have teamed up to offer Sporty’s
Complete Flight Training Course – a $215 value – offered for free! This online course is designed to take you all the way
through the process of passing the FAA written exam (required test to earn your private pilot certificate) and more. It’s a
great way to begin an aviation education. Exciting free benefits await those Young Eagles who complete the Sporty's
course, including a free first flight lesson, FAA written test reimbursement, flight training scholarships, and more.

Step 4: Your First Flight Lesson
A free lesson that puts you at the controls.
When you complete Part 1 (Recreational Pilot Course) of the Sporty’s program, you qualify for a free flight lesson voucher
at a flight school of your choice. This step is easy if you are signed up for the Sporty’s course. You will be contacted as
soon as you qualify for your free lesson. This is valued at $120 but if you meet a few qualifications, it’s yours, free!

Step 5: Flight Training Scholarships
Find ways to support your aviation journey.
Because you’re an EAA Student Member, you have access to flight training and college scholarships through EAA. These
scholarships are underwritten by donors who want to help you achieve your dream and become a pilot. In addition to our
flight training and Air Academy scholarships, our annual college scholarships help outstanding students, who demonstrate
financial need, to accomplish their aviation goals.

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The above information was taken from www.youngeagles.org. Please visit that website for complete details.