Young Eagles to soar on the 29th

912.467.2216

April 17, 2017 1:00 p.m.

Chapter 943 of the Experimental Aircraft Association on Amelia Island will host a Young Eagles Flying Day from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 29th at McGill Aviation at Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport. The event is open to all children ages 8 to 17 who are accompanied by a parent or guardian.

The Young Eagles program is designed to introduce young people to aviation by offering free flights in light aircraft that are owned by the members of the local chapter. EAA Chapter 943 in Fernandina Beach is part of a network of chapters totaling over 170,000 members worldwide. For more information about Chapter 943, go to www.943.eaachapter.org. For more information about the Young Eagle Flying Day on the 29th, contact Dick at Drussel1@tds.net or 912.467.2216.