Watsonville Young Eagles
2024 - 2025 Schedule
The registration system is being updated so pre-registration much into the future is unavailable at this time. Keep an eye open either here or at www.youngeaglesday.org for when the links for registration are available.
September 7th, 2024
October 5th, 2024
November 2nd, 2024 Canceled
All rallies are at Watsonville Airport.
Find other rallies at: events.eaachapters.org
Please note that each rally is always
weather, pilot, and airport operations permitting.
Every attempt is made to notify registered participants of cancellations.
EAA119's primary concern is the safety of your kids.
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. They will experience a safe and enjoyable flight that will give new perspectives on the world and life in general. Participation in the Young Eagle's Program will help them understand that an individual's potential is unlimited.
EAA's Young Eagles program is designed to give the next generation of aviation enthusiasts the chance to ride the skies. The Young Eagle program has been a tremendous success flying nearly TWO MILLION youngsters worldwide. Youth get quality, one-on-one time with EAA pilots. The hope is that the experience will spark a young person's curiosity to learn more. Each Young Eagle participant receives a certificate and is entered into the "World's Largest Logbook," maintained by the EAA Air Adventure Museum. Contact EAA or a participating Young Eagle Flight Leader to find out how to become a Young Eagle.
EAA Chapter 119 has safely flown over 7000 kids since we started holding Young Eagle Rallies in 1992. The program consists of an explanation of how airplanes fly and a flight of approximately 20 minutes around the Watsonville - Santa Cruz area. After the flight, each child receives a certificate commemorating the experience. Parents / Guardians are required to sign a registration form.
The rallies are held at the Watsonville Aviation Education Center (WAEC), sign-in is between 9:00am and 12:00pm on the day of the rally at the airport on first come basis, we do have pre-registration at www.youngeaglesday.org. Flying is from 10:00am to 2:00pm, weather permitting. Participants must be between the ages of 8-17 and should expect to spend 1-2 hours at the airport during the event. See us on Facebook for links and info to rallies.
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