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. This international program, offered by the Experimental Airplane Association, 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 May 9, June 13, July 11, August 8, September 12 and 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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