What are Young Eagles: |
The Experimental Aircraft Association’s Young Eagles program was created to welcome young people into the world of aviation. Its mission is to provide a safe and meaningful flight experience to 1 million young people by the 100th anniversary of the Wright Brothers first powered flight and the 50th anniversary of the EAA in the year 2003. The goal was achieved in 2003. Over 1 million Young Eagles between the ages of 8 and 17 have now had the exhilaration of flight. Each Young Eagle will fly with a dedicated pilot who donates his airplane and time to provide these orientation rides. Check out www.youngeagles.org on the web.
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When: Saturday |
ANE April 19, 2008 |
ANE May 10, 2008 |
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ANE June 7, 2008 |
ANE September 14, 2008 |
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Additional Young Eagles Rallies will be at the following locations: |
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Crystal Airport, July 12, 2008 |
Forest Lake Airport, August 16, 2008, 10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. |
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| Time: |
Rallies at Anoka County Airport (ANE) are at 8:00 am – noon |
Where: |
The American Wings Air Museum located near the control tower at the Anoka County Airport in Blaine. You may find more information about and images from the museum at www.americanwings.org |
Directions: |
I35W North to Highway 10 westbound, exit at Airport Road . Turn right off of exit then take first right onto airport property. Take a left at the stop sign and go all the way to the end of the road.
Highway 65 to Hwy 10 turn right (eastbound) take first exit, Airport Road . Turn left going over Hwy 10 and take first right at bottom of hill onto airport property. Take a left at the stop sign and go all the way to the end. |
Forest Lake Airport: | The Forest Lake Airport is located on Highway 97 just west of Highway 61. It can be seen from 61 as you approach from the south. It is less than a mile west from 61 on Highway 97. It is about a two miles east of I35 on Highway 97. Park and walk to the Administration Building which is on the north west corner of the airport. |
Sign Up: |
The 2007 Young Eagles Coordinator is Joe Gmitter. Call with your child's name, age and date and time that you would like to schedule your child's flight. Phone: Joe 651-464-5162. |
Show up: |
Arrive at the museum 30 minutes prior to your flight for some preflight training. A signed registration form is required. This may be downloaded and printed at the link below. Complete the upper section of the form and sign the second page. The form will also be available at the museum on flight day. The flight will last about 20 minutes.
If the Weather is questionable call the museum at 763 786-4146. Low clouds, high winds, rain or thunderstorms may make flight inadvisable.
The museum will be open for viewing during the Young Eagles programs for a donation to the museum. They have many interesting displays and aircraft. Click
here to fill out an Adobe .pdf registration
form and bring it with you to the Young Eagles Rally. Please check that it is at 100% in size so it prints full size. The Registration Form was changed recently and is now two pages. The parent's or guardian's signature is required on the second page.
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