EAA 1600, the Delaware Chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association will be hosting Young Eagles Events on the third Saturday of the month during 2020 The dates appear in the Event page of this website as soon as they are confirmed.
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Flying will begin at 9:00 AM and will continue through 12:00 PM. Young Eagle Registration will be near the EAA Chapter Shelter House which is located at the north east corner of the terminal ramp. Please use the gate that is just to the east of the terminal driveway/parking area. There will be signs providing you directions. All flying will be dependent on the weather conditions. If the weather conditions are considered to be unsafe for conducting flights, the event will be cancelled. Please check the EAA-DLZ Facebook site for any cancellation notices. There are no rain dates planned, should the event be cancelled. Parent or Legal Guardian must be present to sign the registration form. This is a requirement for all youth that fly. Unfortunately, grandparents, aunts, uncles, older siblings, neighbors, etc. are all unable to sign the registration form due to EAA Insurance requirements. There is a program for adults too, but those are not facilitated at the same time as the Young Eagles program. Please inquire with one of the chapter leaders if you are interested. You will find lots of pictures of our Young Eagles here. |
QUESTIONS WE ARE ASKED
- Please preregister your child at: https://youngeaglesday.org?824 This will save you some time by filling out the release, printing it at home, and bringing it with you. This will allow you to skip the onsite registration process.
- There still will be an onsite registration available for those that don’t preregister.
- A Legal Guardian is required to sign the Young Eagle release form. Unfortunately, Grandparents, Aunts/Uncles, older siblings, friends, etc can’t sign the release. If they pretend to be a legal guardian and sign the form, it voids the insurance policy that is provided to us by EAA. Please print the form out online and have a parent sign it. There is an option to print the form during the registration process.
- The flights are free to the youth. You can find out more about Young Eagles and the benefits EAA provides at http://youngeagles.org
- Parents don’t fly with their children, only youth that are ages 8-17 can fly Young Eagles. We do try to accommodate requests to keep siblings and/or friends on the same flight.
- Flights are dependent on the weather, so if the cloud ceiling is too low, the winds are too high, or there are storms in the area, we can’t conduct flights. We may just wait a bit if we think the weather may improve or we could be forced to cancel the event in its entirety. If you preregister, you’ll get an email if we cancel the event due to weather before the event.
- Capacity is based upon the number of pilots that volunteer their time and aircraft to fly Young Eagles. It’s impossible for us to predict the number of Young Eagles that show up for each event. The Young Eagle flights will be scheduled on a first come, first served basis. The last flight will conclude at noon. Reservations will be cut off once it is determined that our capacity has been reached. Our recommendation is to register for a flight before 11:00am
- This isn't our normal Young Eagles event. It is taking place at My Place Airport - 3OH7 in Cardington. The event is not sponsored by EAA 1600, with the exception of the Young Eagle flights. There are many other family orientated activities taking place at My Place. Many are orientated for kids that are too young for Young Eagles, as well as older kids and adults too.
- Look for the signs at the corner of Township Road 152 (Coleman Road) and Route 42. If you are driving in from the south; from the only stoplight in Ashley proceed 4.7 miles north on Route 42 then turn left on Township Road 152 and continue for 1/2 mile to the airport.
For more information on the various activities, breakfast, and lunch, please go to Facebook (My Place 3OH7).
EAA YOUNG EAGLE FLIGHT PLAN
Follow the EAA Flight Plan and watch your aviation dreams take off! This five-step journey is designed to inspire young people and keep them flying after their Young Eagles flight. There is no requirement to complete all steps. Many youth only participate in the first step, but we encourage all youth to complete the program if they are interested in aviation in general or a career in aviation.
STEP 1: YOUNG EAGLES® FLIGHT
If you’re between ages 8-17, you have the opportunity to go flying with an EAA member volunteer pilot.
Get ready to have the experience of your lifetime. We’ll show you how to become a Young Eagle and taste the freedom of flight that most people only dream about.
First, read about what to expect on your first flight. Next, find a flight and locate your nearest Young Eagles coordinator. That person will help you get in contact with a Young Eagles pilot, who’ll schedule your flight.
YOUR FLIGHT EXPERIENCE
Your Young Eagles® flight will last approximately 20 minutes.
Here’s how your flight will go:
- On the ground
Your pilot explains what will happen during the flight. You may talk about the airplane, review an aeronautical chart (or map), and complete a careful “walk-around” preflight inspection of the airplane. - Just before takeoff
Your pilot explains the interior of the airplane, including the operation of the aircraft door, safety belts, and instrument panel. - In the air
The flight lasts between 15 and 20 minutes. - Back on the ground
There’s more time for you to ask questions about the flight. Your pilot is happy to tell you more about flying and his or her particular airplane.
You also get an official Young Eagles logbook with a personal code to activate your free EAA Student Membership and Sporty’s Learn to Fly Course.
STEP 2: EAA STUDENT MEMBERSHIP
An EAA Student Membership is available FREE of charge to any young person age 8 – 18 who has completed a Young Eagles® flight. A Young Eagles flight is just the beginning to exciting experiences in aviation and is free! Just enter the unique code that came with your logbook to activate your FREE EAA Student Membership.
Your membership includes:
- FREE access to Sporty's Learn to Fly Course ($199 value).
- FREE first flight lesson* ($130 value).
- FREE admission to 300+ science and technology museums.
- FREE Academy of Model Aeronautics Student Membership.
- FREE electronic copy of EAA Sport Aviationmagazine.
- Access to valuable flight training awards, education scholarships, and Air Academy camperships. Learn more >>
*Upon completion of the first three volumes of the Sporty's Learn to Fly Course
STEP 3: SPORTY’S LEARN TO FLY COURSE
As an EAA Student Member, you’ll receive free access to Sporty’s Learn to Fly Course ($199.99 value).
This interactive online course uses real-world video and incredible 3D animations to help you learn the basics of flight. Plus, EAA will reimburse you when you pass your FAA written exam ($165 value).
Why take the Sporty’s Learn to Fly Course?
See real-world video: Sporty’s puts you in the cockpit for a “pilot’s-eye-view” of everything you’ll see during your flight lessons.
It’s a complete course: The course focuses on learning to fly, not just memorizing test questions. The course is so complete that the FAA accepted it for use in approved flight schools.
Get a personalized training experience: Learn on your schedule, at your own pace. Skip ahead or review segments several times over.
Written test endorsement: You get the necessary signoff to take the private pilot written test—automatically. No instructor needed.
EAA will reimburse you when you pass your FAA written exam! ($165 value)
Is there an age requirement?
The course is recommended for people ages 13 and up.
How do I sign up?
On the back cover of the logbook you received from your Young Eagles pilot is an access code for your free EAA Student Membership. Once you sign up, register for Sporty’s Learn to Fly Course at the same time.
Sporty’s will e-mail you directly with your username and password. If you are already an EAA student member and need access, just call 800-843-3612 to get started.
What if I don’t have an access code?
You can register for your free EAA Student Membership even if you didn’t receive an access code from your pilot. All you need to do is answer a few questions about your flight so your status can be verified.
When can I begin my course?
Sporty’s will send you an e-mail with your username and password. Once you receive that you can begin the course.
How is the course set up?
Sporty’s Learn to Fly Course lets you decide which pilot certificate works best for you - Sport, Recreational, or Private. After you complete the first three volumes of the course, you’ll receive a Free First Flight Lesson, and EAA will reimburse the cost of the FAA written test.
STEP 4: FIRST FLIGHT LESSON
After completing the first three volumes of the Sporty’s Learn to Fly Course, you’ll qualify for a free first flight lesson at a flight school of your choice ($130 value).
This step is easy - EAA will contact you as soon as you qualify for your free lesson!
How do I qualify?
To be eligible for the free flight lesson, you must have taken a Young Eagles® flight, completed the first three volumes of the Sporty’s course, and be at least 13 years of age.
OK, so I qualify, now what?
EAA will e-mail you a form for your parents to sign. Once EAA receives the completed form, we will send you a flight lesson voucher with instructions on how to redeem it.
How do I find a flight school?
Search for flight school in your area.
Is there an age requirement for my flight lesson?
Yes, you must be between the ages of 13 and 19.
Can I give my voucher certificate to someone else?
No. The voucher is only valid for the Young Eagle listed on the voucher certificate.
What should I do after my first flight lesson?
You are encouraged to sign up for more flight lessons and work toward earning a pilot certificate!
STEP 5: FLIGHT TRAINING SCHOLARSHIPS
There’s help out there to support your aviation dreams! You have access to flight training and college scholarships through EAA, including the EAA Air Academy.
These scholarships are underwritten by donors who want to help you achieve your dream of learning to fly.