Youths in the local area will have the opportunity to experience aviation firsthand this weekend as volunteer pilots host a general aviation flight event in Fort Mohave. The Young Eagles Flight Rally is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Nov. 7, offering free flights to participants between the ages of 8 and 17.
Organized by EAA Chapter 1558, the event is designed to introduce aspiring young flyers to the world of aviation. The upcoming rally provides registration for eligible youths who wish to take to the skies alongside experienced volunteer pilots who are donating their time and aircraft for the educational initiative.
The flights will be conducted out of Sun Valley Airport, located at 5050 Bison Avenue in Fort Mohave. According to event details reported by a local news report, the program will run during a four-hour window on Saturday morning, beginning at 8 a.m. and concluding at noon.
Participation in the rally is open to all local youth within the specified 8 to 17 age group. Young participants who attend will be able to register on-site to secure a slot for a free general aviation flight. The initiative aims to offer young residents a direct look at general aviation operations through single-engine or light aircraft piloted by EAA Chapter 1558 volunteers.
The program relies entirely on volunteer pilots associated with EAA Chapter 1558, who participate to give young people in the community a chance to fly. The upcoming event at Sun Valley Airport continues this outreach efforts within the Fort Mohave area, providing youth an opportunity to board general aviation aircraft at no cost to themselves or their families.
Organizers have set the event hours from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Nov. 7, allowing families and interested youths to arrive at the 5050 Bison Avenue airport facilities during the morning hours. Those within the eligible age range of 8 to 17 can sign up during the event period to participate in the scheduled flights.
The Young Eagles Rally at Sun Valley Airport represents a local effort by EAA Chapter 1558 to connect young community members with aviation activities. By bringing volunteer pilots together at the Fort Mohave facility, the event makes general aviation accessible to youth throughout the morning of Saturday, Nov. 7.
Residents and prospective attendees seeking to participate are instructed to gather at Sun Valley Airport on Bison Avenue between 8 a.m. and noon. Registration will take place at the airfield for eligible participants aged 8 to 17 prior to taking their free flights with the volunteer pilots of EAA Chapter 1558.
