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EAA Chapter 12 Young Eagles in Houston, Texas.The Experimental Aircraft Association and its network of chapters nationwide conduct Young Eagles Flight Rallies as a way to expose teen and late pre-teen children to aviation as a potential hobby or future vocation. As with any activity or trade, new members and fresh faces are vital to continued existence.Not too long ago, a major milestone was reached: Over one million Young Eagles flown, in nearly 500,000 flights, all by volunteer pilots in volunteer provided aircraft. Participants must be aged 8 to 17, and it is preferrable from a safety standpoint that they be able to enter and exit the airplane without assistance (other than spoken instructions from pilots/crew) Chapter 12 has joined resources with the Collings Foundation - West in hosting Aviation Day Camps at Ellington Field, Houston, Texas. The Aviation Day Camp model centers on providing aviation indoctrination that satisfies requirements for the Boy Scouts of America's Aviation Merit Badge requirement. Included in this an introduction to the theory of flight and tours of various privately owned aircraft on field. The capstone experience is a Young Eagle's introductory flight conducted by volunteer pilots under the direction of Chapter 12's Young Eagles Coordinator. Instructors are credentialed as merit badge counselors by the Boy Scouts of America. Upcoming Young Eagles Events
If you are interested in planning a Young Eagle ride, or in
volunteering you can contact Don Daniels by phone at 832-298-7387
(cell) or by email. Information for Prospective
Pilots: We need eligible volunteer pilots to
make these events
a success. Contact David Staten or
Don Daniels
if
you are able
to assist us with the upcoming svent. The requirements for flying as a
Young
Eagles Pilot are as follows: ·
Current
Medical Certificate (if applicable) ·
Provide
an airworthy aircraft you want to fly. ·
EAA National
Membership ·
90-day
currency in aircraft used ·
Current
Flight Review ·
Aircraft
Passenger Liability Insurance for aircraft used (owned, rental or
borrowed). |
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