Kids fly free over Tahoe - October 10th

October 6, 5:54 PMSF Lake Tahoe Travel ExaminerElizabeth Sedway

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by: Elizabeth Sedway, TahoeKidsGuide.com

On the second Saturday of each month, through October, children between the ages of 8 and 17 can take a free ride in a general aviation airplane.  (weather permitting)  This international program, offered by the Experimental Airplane Association, at Tahoe Truckee Airport, is hosted locally by the Truckee/Tahoe EAA Chapter 1073.

The mission of the Young Eagles program is to provide young people with a free introductory flight experience.  Children between the ages of 8 and 17, called "Young Eagles", are welcome and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  This year the volunteer pilots of the EAA at Truckee airport will fly Young Eagles at the Pancake Breakfasts on the following remaining days:  October 10.   

To participate, children (and their adult escort) should register between 8 and 8:30 a.m. at the Truckee Airport EAA Chapter house, located at  10356 Truckee Airport Road, Truckee, CA 96161.  All Pilots are volunteers and are not compensated in any way for this great educational experience. To date, over 1.5 Million youngsters worldwide have experienced the thrill of flight as Young Eagles. Here at Truckee, volunteer pilots have flown over 1000 Eagles since 1994.

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