Training and Workforce
EAA Young Eagles On Track after Covid
More than 49,000 young people received free introductory aircraft rides this year as part of the EAA's Young Eagles program.
EAA Member pilot and youth in Piper Cub airplane for Young Eagles program flight
More than 49,000 young people received free introductory aircraft rides this year as part of the EAA's Young Eagles program. (Photo: EAA)

The Experimental Aircraft Association’s Young Eagles program, which introduces flying to youth ages eight through 17, is seeing growth in participation after a reduction during the Covid pandemic. With nearly 2.3 million free flights given since 1992, the Young Eagles program is supported by industry sponsors and has resulted in many young people becoming pilots.

During 2022, more than 49,000 youths received their introductory flight, carried aloft by 4,078 EAA member volunteer pilots. More than 1,000 of the pilots were new to the Young Eagles program in 2022, according to the organization.

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