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Airport committee to meet with EAA chapter about Young Eagles flights for kids
Summary
Committee members agreed to plan Young Eagles flights in partnership with the local EAA chapter; volunteers must complete EAA training and insurance requirements and the group will schedule a planning meeting with Michael Watson to organize rides, staffing and promotions.
The Airport Advisory Committee agreed to pursue Young Eagles flights in partnership with the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), arranging a planning meeting with the local chapter to sort volunteer training, insurance and event logistics.
A committee member reported contacting Michael Watson of the EAA and said the chapter is interested but the flights require EAA volunteer training and the program’s insurance protections. Members discussed scheduling the event on days that align with current airport activities, recruiting volunteer pilots, and ensuring adequate ground volunteers to shepherd children back from aircraft.
Members recalled past friction when earlier Young Eagles operations limited flights to club members; they asked staff to confirm that the local chapter will allow town pilots to participate. The committee agreed a meeting with the EAA is the next step and that staff or volunteers will work on outreach and promotion once the chapter confirms participation.
Next step: the committee will set a meeting with Michael Watson and interested pilots to confirm dates, volunteer training, insurance coverage and marketing.
