“It’s been great to see Young Eagles activity return to pre-pandemic levels. As we headed into the always-active fall flight rally period, our volunteer pilots had already flown more than 38,000 Young Eagles in 2024, and we’ve welcomed more than 700 new pilots into the program this year. We thank all our pilots and ground support volunteers, who are planting those seeds with young people that will keep aviation vibrant for years to come.”
Source: From a statement by David Leiting, EAA’s Eagles Program manager, following the announcement of another stunning Young Eagle milestone.