FFCAP Young Eagles Program

In 1992, the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) started a program called Young Eagles which offers flights in general aviation aircraft to kids  of ages 8 through 17.  These flights are offered at no cost, through the generosity of EAA volunteers. 

To date some 1.4 million (!!!) Young Eagles have been introduced to aviation through this program in more than 90 different countries. These missions have been flown by some 40,000 volunteer pilots.

Many of you will know the actor Harrison Ford from his roles in movies such as Star Wars, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom,  and Clear and Present Danger (to mention just a few). But what many people do not know, is that Harrison Ford is an accomplished pilot and EAA member who has flown some 250 kids on Young Eagle flights.  He is also the current Chairman for the EAA Young Eagles program.

Many FFCAP members who belong to the EAA donate their time and aircraft for these events, while many other FFCAP members remain on the ground to provided logistical support for these events. 

Three times per year, Fallbrook Air Park hosts Young Eagles events through the efforts of FFCAP volunteers in conjunction with the French Valley EAA Chapter 1279. The dates typically fall on a Saturday  in the months of  January, May and September.

Our next Young Eagle event will be held on October 11th, 2008.  Participation is normally limited to kids who are pre-registered, including overflow from prior events. Please check back for details as the event date approaches.

Photos from our October 6th, 2007 event have not been posted yet. Please check back.

Photos from our May 5th, 2007 event can be viewed here

Photos from our January 20th, 2007 event can be viewed here.

Click here to visit the picture gallery hosted on EAA Chapter 1279's web site to see photos from the past few years.