Young Eagles Resources for Chapters and Volunteer Pilots
Young Eagles volunteers and EAA chapters are the driving force behind the Young Eagles program. The support of EAA’s chapter network along with all the volunteers has grown the Young Eagles program into the world’s leading youth aviation opportunity. To make it easier for chapters and volunteers to participate in the program, EAA has put together a whole host of resources.
Due to the growth and development of the Young Eagles program, there are a ton of resources! To help navigate what is available, EAA has broken the resources down into various sub-sections below.
Young Eagles Presenting Sponsor
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Rally Planning Resources for Chapters
- Rally Planning Checklist: View a checklist covering all the main points for an EAA chapter to host a successful Young Eagles rally.
- Young Eagles® Handbook: Get an in-depth introduction to the EAA Young Eagles program and insight on how to host a successful rally.
- Young Eagles Rally Planning Webinar: Review this webinar that covers all the requirements of hosting a chapter Young Eagles Rally.
- Young Eagles® Online Registration Videos: Learn how your chapter can set up a Young Eagles® rally using online registration software, which will improve the ease and efficiency of your events.
- Young Eagles EAA Digital Signature App: As a direct replacement of the paper waivers, the EAA Digital Signature iPad app is now available in the Apple App Store.
- Young Eagles Marketing Materials: Access EAA's templated posters, rack cards, and business cards for advertising your chapter's Young Eagles program.
- Order Supplies - Chapter Rallies : Have aircraft passenger liability insurance for the aircraft used (owned, rented, or borrowed) with $100,000 per seat coverage.
- Apply for Event Insurance: Complete this insurance form a minimum of 30 days prior to your chapter’s Young Eagles® event.
- In Case of Emergency Information: Important emergency protocol and contact information.
- Young Eagles® Certificates: Download the Young Eagles® Certificate PDF to be able to print your own certificates for your Young Eagles.®
- Youth Protection Training Lookup: Verify EAA member completion of Youth Protection Training and basic background check.
- Customizable Young Eagles Marketing Materials Order customizable posters, brochures, and more to promote your chapters' Young Eagles activities.
- Young Eagles Pre-Brief Presentation: Download this EAA provided PowerPoint presentation, that your chapter can customize, to educate Young Eagles and parents on the flight experience, the benefits of the Young Eagles Flight Plan, and how they can get involved with your local chapter.
- Aircraft Marshaling Tutorial Video: Use this video to train ground volunteers and pilots on the basics of aircraft marshaling.
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Chapter Resources and Information
- Insurance Coverage: Pilots are eligible for $1 million of excess passenger liability insurance coverage, while chapters must apply for event liability insurance at least 30 days prior to a Young Eagles event.
- Chapter Banners & Young Eagles® Banners: EAA offers inexpensive chapter and Young Eagles® banners for sale to your chapter.
- Order EAA Chapter Gear: Shirts, hats, accessories — we've got them! Proudly represent the Young Eagles program and your EAA chapter with this customizable merchandise.
- Young Eagles® Credits: Learn how you can use and redeem Young Eagles® credits earned by your chapter’s volunteer pilots.
- Young Eagles and Chapters Webinars:EAA's chapters and Young Eagles staff and volunteers regularly host webinars to educate chapter members and pilots on program best practices, updates, resources, and FAQ.
- Young Eagles Tablecloths Order tablecloths and runners with the Young Eagles logo for your next event.
- Young Eagles Risk Management Training: Online training and basic quiz mandatory for chapter Young Eagles Coordinators. Recommend for other chapter leaders.
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Volunteer Pilot Resources
- Become a Volunteer Pilot: Ready to join the ranks of more than 40,000 volunteer Young Eagles pilots? Learn how to get started!
- Order Supplies - Individual Pilots: Young Eagles coordinators and volunteer pilots can order brochures, registration forms, logbooks and more for upcoming Young Eagles activities.
- Pilot Guidelines: The Young Eagles® pilot requirements are basic, but MUST be followed.
- Phillips 66 Aviation Rebate: Get a rebate on your avgas for Young Eagles® flights when you use a Phillips 66 credit card at participating FBOs.
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Volunteer Awards and Recognition
- 10 Flights Per Year Recognition: Pilots who have flown at least 10 or more Young Eagles during the calendar year.
- Pilot Century Club & Beyond: Pilots who have completed 100 Young Eagle flights or more.
- Pilot Recognition: See the various ways pilots are recognized for their Young Eagles efforts.
- Young Eagles Awards: Nominate outstanding volunteers who have made significant contributions to the Young Eagles program.
- Young Eagles Volunteer Certificates & Pins: Request certificates or pins to recognize efforts on the part of your chapter’s volunteers or supporters.
- Young Eagles 30th Anniversary: Check out a listing of volunteer pilots that flew 30 Young Eagles in celebration of the 30th anniversary.
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Youth Protection Policy
- Youth Protection Policy and Program: Online training and basic background check for EAA staff and volunteers who work with children under age 18.
- Youth Protection Training Lookup: Verify EAA member completion of Youth Protection Training and basic background check.
- Character Reference Form for Minors: Individuals under age 18 who want to volunteer with EAA youth programs can complete this form in lieu of the background check.
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Young Eagles at AirVenture
- Volunteer With Young Eagles at AirVenture: The EAA Chapters and Young Eagles teams are always looking for volunteers to help with AirVenture prep, as well as staffing at the Blue Barn and other EAA locations.
- Young Eagles® Events at AirVenture: Join us for Young Eagles® events at AirVenture.
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Waivers
- Minor Photo Release: Download this photo release to be signed by parents of youth who appear in a photo that the chapter plans to use for marketing/promotional purposes.
- Adult Photo Release Download this photo release to be signed by adults who appear in a photo that the chapter plans to use for marketing/promotional purposes.
- Waiver for Adult Passengers: Download the waiver for adult passengers to sign prior to a flight. This is for parent ride-alongs, not Eagle Flights. EAA typically discourages adult ride-alongs, but understand they may be necessary.
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Other Youth Aviation Activities
- Young Eagles Build and Fly Program: The EAA Young Eagles Build and Fly program is an intensive RC model building and flying initiative to introduce youth to aircraft construction and the fundamentals of flight.
- Young Eagles Workshops: EAA’s Young Eagles Workshops provide chapters with opportunities to offer youths a pathway to aviation through education at a local airport.
- AeroEducate: AeroEducate is a FREE, online, self-paced learning-and-activity program that your chapter can utilize to engage youth ages 5-18. AeroEducate will help answer the question, “What can we as a chapter be doing after a Young Eagles flight?”
International Young Eagles Day: EAA sets aside the second Saturday of June each year to encourage EAA members and chapters to participate in the Young Eagles program. This annual celebration of our flagship youth outreach initiative has been a staple since the early years of the Young Eagles program.
Upcoming International Young Eagles Day Dates:
- June 8, 2024
- June 14, 2025
- June 13, 2026
