Experimental Aircraft Association’s local chapter 343 hosts Young Eagles program

Future aviators show they have the “Right Stuff” during the Young Eagles’ day at the Shreveport Downtown Airport in Louisiana, on April 16, 2016. The Young Eagles program is a national program that was launched in 1992 to give young people, ages 8-17, an opportunity to fly in a general aviation airplane. The youngsters learn about flight planning, flight safety and the basics of flying a general aviation aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Laura Siebert/Released)

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Experimental Aircraft Association’s local chapter 343 hosts Young Eagles program

A future aviator gives a thumbs up before climbing into Retired Col. David Leedom’s aircraft for an incentive ride during the Young Eagles’ day at the Shreveport Downtown Airport in Louisiana, on April 16, 2016. The Young Eagles program is a national program that was launched in 1992 to give young people, ages 8-17, an opportunity to fly in a general aviation airplane. The youngsters learn about flight planning, flight safety and the basics of flying a general aviation aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Laura Siebert/Released)

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Experimental Aircraft Association’s local chapter 343 hosts Young Eagles program

A future aviator gets a volume check for his headset and microphone in preparation to fly with the Experimental Aircraft Association’s local chapter 343 Young Eagles program at the Shreveport Downtown Airport in Louisiana on April 16, 2016. The Experimental Aircraft Association’s Young Eagles program gives young people, ages 8-17, interested in general aviation an opportunity learn about flight planning, flight safety and the basics of flying an general aviation aircraft. . (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Laura Siebert/Released)

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Experimental Aircraft Association’s local chapter 343 hosts Young Eagles program

Published April 18, 2016
By Master Sgt. Laura Siebert
307th Bomb Wing Public Affairs

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- Future aviators show they have the “Right Stuff” during the Young Eagles’ day at the Shreveport Downtown Airport in Louisiana, on April 16, 2016. The Young Eagles program is a national program that was launched in 1992 to give young people, ages 8-17, an opportunity to fly in a general aviation airplane. The youngsters learn about flight planning, flight safety and the basics of flying a general aviation aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Laura Siebert/Released)