Tomorrow, Saturday, October 17, the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 1116 will be hosting another Young Eagles event at Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport in Thermal, introducing young people to the excitement of aviation through free airplane flights with volunteer pilots.

The Young Eagles program gives young people ages 8 through 17 an opportunity to experience flight in a general aviation airplane and learn more about aviation firsthand. EAA Chapter 1116 has introduced thousands of young people to flying, including celebrating its 5,000th Young Eagle flight earlier this year.

AFA Palm Springs Chapter 134 is pleased to support these opportunities to introduce young people to aviation and encourage their interest in future aviation and aerospace careers.

Visitors are welcome, but please contact us in advance so we know you are coming.

Activities begin around 8:00 a.m., with most of the flying taking place during the morning. The event is expected to conclude around noon or 1:00 p.m., so an early visit is recommended.

Location:
Thermal Aviation, Hangar 2
56-935 Warhawk Way
Thermal, California

Use the west entrance gate indicated on the accompanying map. Someone is normally available to admit visitors. Once inside, follow the EAA signs toward Hangar 2. The usual meeting room entrance is at the southwest corner of the hangar.

For information or to arrange a visit, contact Ian L. Sitren, President of AFA Palm Springs Chapter 134, at ian@AFAPalmSprings.org.

We look forward to seeing another group of young people discover what flying is all about!

Thanks!