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Young Eagles outreach continues at Hurricane airport; board notes several new flight instructors
Summary
Local Experimental Aircraft Association chapter continues Young Eagles flights at Hurricane airport; organizers requested a four-seat airplane for an upcoming event and board members reported multiple new instructor approvals.
Members at the meeting said the local chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) has long used Hurricane airport for Young Eagles Day, giving free introductory flights to youth, and that organizers are seeking a four-place airplane to support an upcoming event.
Scott (board member) explained that the Young Eagles program is run by the Experimental Aircraft Association and provides no-cost introductory flights and orientation for young people. He said the local EAA chapter in Saint George has historically used Hurricane airport for Young Eagles Day and that the chapter has given rides to “hundreds of young people.”
Board members also reported recent approvals of flight instructors. A speaker identified as Steve Owens said he had two instructors approved in the last month and that additional approvals were in the pipeline; Dave (staff member) confirmed he had also processed instructor paperwork. No formal vote was recorded on instructor approvals during the meeting; updates were informational.
Why it matters: Young Eagles flights are an outreach and youth-education activity that rely on volunteer pilots and suitable aircraft. Organizers asked meeting attendees to help identify pilots with four-seat airplanes who could support the event.
