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What Parents Need to Know 1. What is EAA and the EAA Aviation Foundation? The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) is an international aviation membership association founded in 1953. More than 165,000 people belong to EAA, with Chapters located in all 50 states and many countries. Members are aviation enthusiasts of every age group, including airline and commercial pilots, engineers, business people, and even astronauts. The Young Eagles Program is sponsored by the EAA Aviation Foundation, a charitable non-profit organization dedicated to the discovery and fulfillment of individual potential through personal flight. General Chuck Yeager is the Honorary Chairman of the EAA Young Eagles Program. 2. Who is involved with EAA? Under the "become an EAA Young Eagle" section of the official Young Eagles website, you can learn all about one of aviation's living legends, General Chuck Yeager, who is the Honarary Chairman of the EAA Young Eagles Program. 3. Why does EAA sponsor the Young Eagles Program? The Young Eagles Program has been developed by the EAA Aviation Foundation to welcome young people into the world of aviation. Aviation is exciting and vital to our nation's future. Your child will experience a safe and enjoyable flight that will give new perspectives on the world and life in general. Participation in the Young Eagles Program will help your child understand that an individual's potential is unlimited. 4. How safe is flying? Flying in an airplane is safer than many other forms of recreation. Each Young Eagle Flight takes place in a FAA registered airplane flown by a licensed pilot. The flight is conducted according to federal regulations. No aerobatic or non-standard maneuvers will ever be performed when a Young Eagle is inside an aircraft. 5. I understand some of the airplanes are considered "experimental". What are "experimental" aircraft? Experimental aircraft are a category of airplanes designated by the FAA, built by individual craftsmen instead of on a factory assembly line. Because they comply with FAA standards, they are just as safe and reliable as other airplanes. 6. What a great program! Is there anything I can do to help? Volunteers are needed to assist in finding young people, assisting with ground transportation or coordinating pre- and post-flight activities. There are many opportunities to help young people experience sport aviation and your assistance is welcome.
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