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Tue, May 14, 2024

EAA Stresses Importance of Young Eagles Guidelines

Someone Must Have Screwed Up Somewhere, Because These Talkin'-To's are Rare!

The Young Eagles Program has been one of the Experimental Aviation Association's best tools in their repertoire when it comes to fostering a continued culture of aviation, but it doesn't come for cheap.

The EAA has only been able to keep it running with the blessing of its insurers, which brings about all the usual restrictions underwriters require.

While flying Young Eagles, pilots must complete their flights in daytime VFR conditions, retain full control over the aircraft throughout the flight, and refrain from any aerobatics, a rule that extends to even unusual attitudes and formation flights. Riding alongside those, pilots must shut down the aircraft for boarding and deplaning, ensure the constant use of seat restraints, and prevent anyone swapping positions mid-flight. As long as current EAA members keep up with their Youth Protection Training and background checks, then they can stay in the program.

The EAA has also become stricter in allowing flights without entirely proper documentation, since "several recent issues" came about due to missing signatures and incorrect waivers. "This is not because the Young Eagles office takes pleasure in following up and cracking down on volunteers," they say, "but it is because the team is committed to ensuring the long-term viability of the program, as well as continued protection for the volunteers."

The program is, like much of the EAA's repertoire, fully volunteered, making it one of the most cost-effective outreach programs run by the group. Members who see it through and participate throughout the year can attend the Young Eagles Volunteer Banquet at AirVenture 2024, with some other miscellaneous 'attaboys' here and there. The group is also requesting volunteers to staff its EAA Blue Barn, Youth Welcome Center, and Member Center at AirVenture. Those registrations are open through July 7th.

FMI: www.eaa.org

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