Someone is calling members claiming to be conducting bogus survey

The following letter to its members has been issued by the Experimental Aircraft Association:

It has come to our attention that an individual or group has been contacting EAA members by telephone claiming to be conducting a survey on behalf of EAA in support of the Young Eagles Program.  The caller often inquires about the type of aircraft you fly, the certificates you hold and other information regarding your flying activities.  EAA is NOT currently conducting any surveys of our membership regarding the Young Eagles program; however,  we are asking for your assistance in helping us determine the extent of this apparently fraudulent activity and the motives behind it.

If you or someone you know has recently received a call of this nature or are contacted with something similar in the near future, please report the event immediately to the EAA Government Relations Department by replying to this e-mail or calling us directly at 920-426-6522.  Please note the date and time of the survey call, the nature of the questions you are asked, and any other observations you may have about the call.  Please also be sure to let us know how we can best contact you to follow up, if necessary.

EAA is dedicated to preserving the future of sport and recreational aviation and at the heart of that effort stands the Young Eagles Program.  The commitment of our members to providing young people with their first flight experience demonstrates the very best that the recreational aviation community has to offer and we are justifiably proud of your collective achievements.  We are deeply saddened that anyone would take advantage of such a positive youth program by invoking its name for some unauthorized intent and hope that you will continue to support the EAA Young Eagles Program and all the good it stands for well into the future.

Thank you for your support and assistance.

Earl, Doug, Randy, and Kathy

EAA Government Relations Team

FMI: www.eaa.org, govt@eaa.org