“We are thrilled to see an increase in the number of pilots looking to help inspire the next generation of aviators. For pilots, the rewards of flying Young Eagles are immeasurable. The only way we get more young people involved in aviation is to have more pilots participate, so the open invitation is always there.”
Source: David Leiting, EAA Eagles Program Manager, in recent comments celebrating the fact that EAA’s Young Eagles program has rebounded after languishing in low turnout since the pandemic, with more than 49,000 participants taking part this year.