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
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
Over 18, but interested in flight? They have events and resources for ages 18+ with the Learn to Fly program.
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The Ohio State University Airport
2160 West Case Road
Columbus, OH 43235
614-292-5460
Val Cannell says
We were holding off on updates due to cancellations. I’ve made the updates now though. Events as far out as May are being cancelled, so summer events are still considered tentative.
Jean Moffitt says
all the Young Eagles events are for 2019 dates. any updates?