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Tue, Jun 10, 2014

Young Eagles Chair Sean Tucker Encourages Pilots To Inspire The Next Generation

Will Fly One Young Eagle Himself During International Young Eagles Day, June 14

Each year, thousands of volunteers worldwide introduce nearly 80,000 young people to flight through the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Young Eagles program. On International Young Eagles Day, Saturday, June 14, thousands of kids are expected to take their first flight in a general aviation airplane, expanding their horizons and introducing them to new career paths.

To kick off the hundreds of Young Eagles rallies this coming weekend, the program’s chairman and legendary aerobatic pilot Sean D. Tucker will introduce local teen Kory Cooke to a first flight on Thursday, June 12 as Tucker prepares for The Great Tennessee Air Show taking place June 14-15 in Smyrna, TN. On June 14, Tucker will celebrate International Young Eagles Day by dedicating his performance to this year’s new Young Eagles and volunteers.

“Young Eagles is not just a program to fly kids, but a movement to inspire kids, parents and communities through the many aspects of aviation,” said Tucker. “Flight has enriched my life and countless others’ lives. International Young Eagles Day is an opportunity to share the magic of aviation and all the possibilities it presents whether for a career or sheer enjoyment.”

Young Eagles are flown in both EAA Chapter flight rallies and by individual EAA-member pilots. In addition, thousands of other EAA members will volunteer on the ground to ensure the flight experience is positive and educational.

“While we encourage Young Eagles flights throughout the year, International Young Eagles Day allows us to emphasize EAA’s mission of growing participation in aviation to this new generation,” said Brian O’Lena, manager, EAA Young Eagles and Youth Pathways. “We urge all EAA members to make sure that young people in their areas have the opportunity to discover flying on that day.”

(Image from file)

FMI: www.youngeagles.org

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