EAA Chapter 40 Prepares for Milestone Young Eagles Flight
EAA Chapter 40 in Los Angeles plans to give its 10,000th free airplane ride to a child on November 26.
EAA Chapter 40 in Los Angeles plans to give its 10,000th free airplane ride to a child on November 26. (Photo: EAA Chapter 40)
EAA Chapter 40 in Los Angeles plans to give its 10,000th free airplane ride to a child on November 26. (Photo: EAA Chapter 40)

EAA Chapter 40 in Los Angeles is gearing up to provide its 10,000th Young Eagles flight on Saturday, November 26th. The chapter expects to provide 75 to 85 flights to youths that day and is planning a special flight for the milestone airplane ride. Volunteer pilots will offer free flights to children ages eight to 17 from 10:30 a.m until 2 p.m at San Fernando Valley's Whiteman Airport. In the event of unsuitable weather, the alternate date for the event will be December 17.