MPA Honors Pilots For Young Eagle Education

The Minnesota Pilots Association recently acknowledged Minnesota EAA chapters and individuals for their enthusiasm and support for getting Young Eagles into the air in 2019 and 2020. Plaques were presented during the 2021 Great Minnesota Aviation Gathering in Buffalo.

Launched in 1992, the Young Eagles program has dedicated more than 25 years to giving youth ages 8–17 their first free ride in an airplane.

It's the only program of its kind, with the sole mission to introduce and inspire kids in the world of aviation.

Today, more than 2 million young people have enjoyed a free introductory flight through the Young Eagles program. These flights are made possible through the generosity of EAA member volunteers.

EAA Chapter 1174 in Fergus Falls was honored for the Most Young Eagles Flown by a state EAA chapter in 2019. Chapter 1174 completed 266 Young Eagle flights.

EAA Chapter 237 in Anoka was honored for the Most Young Eagles Flown by a state EAA chapter in 2020. Chapter 237 completed 159 Young Eagle flights.

Rusty Eichorn was honored for the Most Young Eagles Flown by an individual in 2019. Eichorn completed 168 flights.

Michael Miller and Michael Grzincich were honored for the Most Young Eagles Flown by individuals in 2020. Each pilot flew 51 Young Eagle flights.