Event details
EAA Chapter 1298 is excited to announce our 2026 Young Eagles Earning Their Wings event!
Come join us for our first Young Eagles Event in our new location!
Parents must attend the rally for their Young Eagle to qualify for the flight.
- For complete information visit our website and see the Young Eagles Page.
- If you need further information after reviewing the website, please contact us via our website contact us page.
Event registration should be completed online. When you and your family arrive at the airport on the day of the event a parent or legal guardian will provide their signature electronically for the waiver agreement before the Young Eagle flight. If you are a legal guardian, please bring proof of your eligibility to sign on the behalf of the Young Eagle you are attending with.
Registration can also be completed for walk in guests at our event registration intake desk. Flight slots are LIMITED so online registration is STRONGLY encouraged.
Meet the Pilot
The pilots who participate in the Young Eagles program are local members of EAA who are volunteering their time and aircraft to make your flight possible. Each Young Eagles pilot is certificated with the Federal Aviation Administration or Transport Canada. Flights are conducted according to federal regulations, and no aerobatic maneuvers will be performed. A pilot’s complete youth protection training and vetted via a background check.
What will the pre-flight be like?
The pilot will explain what your child will see and do. This may include explaining how airplanes work, looking at an aeronautical chart (or map), and describing the interior of the airplane, including the instrument panel. Then comes the fun part: time to go flying!
Safety Reminders
Safety is always a top priority when it comes to aviation. Listen and follow instructions given by that pilot, stay away from the propellers, and stay with the pilot or ground crew at all times. Do not enter the ramp area unescorted.
What will the flight be like?
Young Eagles will spend about 15 to 20 minutes in the air and experience the awesome feeling of flight that many people only dream about. Many people remember this experience for the rest of their lives!