Free airplane rides for kids with Young Eagles

In the Young Eagles program, volunteer pilots give kids age 8-17 years old free airplane rides.

The flights last about 15 or 20 minutes long, and the pilot involves the kid in the pre-flight inspection, and teaches him or her about the instrument panel, aeronautical chart and parts of the plane.

Founded over 25 years ago, Young Eagles program has flown over 2 million kids with the help of EAA’s network of volunteer pilots and ground volunteers. The Young Eagles program is powered by volunteer pilots who aim to encourage an interest in aviation in kids.

Participants will receive information about EAA free on-line ground school course, details regarding other youth aviation programs, and EAA scholarships. Find the closest Young Eagles co-ordinator in Ohio here!

Young Eagles events for 2023

April 1, 2023
EAA Chapter 443 at Fairfield County Airport, Lancaster
The EAA Chapter 443 will provide Young Eagle flights from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon.
See event description

April 8, 2023 at EAA Chapter 174 at Clermont County Airport
Batavia Ohio Young Eagles Flights
Free airplane rides for kids ages 8-17 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
See event description

April 29, 2023: Marysville EAA Chapter 1629 Young Eagles Rally
Free airplane rides for kids ages 8-17, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Marysville Union County Airport 760 Clymer Rd. Marysville, OH 43040
Details and registration

May 6, 2023 EAA Chapter 443 at Fairfield County Airport, Lancaster
The EAA Chapter 443 will provide Young Eagle flights from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon.
See event description

May 20, 2023: Bolton Young Eagles Rally, Columbus Ohio
Bolton Field – Bolton Field, EAA Chapter 9
Free airplane rides for children from 8-17 years old from 9 am – 12 pm.
See program description and register. Weather permitting

June 3, 2023 EAA Chapter 443 at Fairfield County Airport, Lancaster
The EAA Chapter 443 will provide Young Eagle flights from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon.
See event description

June 10, 2023: EAA Chapter 421 Pancake Breakfast
7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Grimes Municipal Airport, 1636 N Main St, Urbana
Details here

June 24, 2023: Marysville EAA Chapter 1629 Young Eagles Rally
Free airplane rides for kids ages 8-17, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Marysville Union County Airport 760 Clymer Rd. Marysville, OH 43040
Details and registration

August 26, 2023: Marysville EAA Chapter 1629 Young Eagles Rally
Free airplane rides for kids ages 8-17, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Marysville Union County Airport 760 Clymer Rd. Marysville, OH 43040
Details and registration

Saturday, September 2, 2023: EAA Chapter 9 at The Ohio State University Airport
Free flights for youth 8-17 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Ohio State University Airport, 2160 W Case Rd, Columbus, OH 43235
Details and registration

September 16, 2023: Marysville EAA Chapter 1629 Young Eagles Rally
Free airplane rides for kids ages 8-17, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Marysville Union County Airport 760 Clymer Rd. Marysville, OH 43040
Details and registration

Saturday, September 16, 2023: EAA Chapter 9 at Pickaway County Memorial Airport
Free flights for you 8-14 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Pickaway County Memorial Airport, 28181 McCrady Rd., Circleville, Ohio
Details and registration

Saturday, September 23, 2023 Newark-Heath EAA Chapter 402 Young Eagles Rally
Free flights for kids ages 8-14. Scheduling is broken into two time periods 0830 am and 10:15 am
Newark Heath Airport, 530 Heath Road, Heath, Ohio
Details and registration

Over 18, but interested in flight? They have events and resources for ages 18+ with the Learn to Fly program.

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