Young Eagles Build and Fly Program

EAA 430 is now sponsoring an EAA Young Eagles Build and Fly program. This is an intensive RC model building and flying initiative to introduce youth to aircraft construction and the fundamentals of flight. This is a “program-in-a-box” designed for a chapter to partner with local Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) clubs. The program can either be a follow-up to or lead to an EAA Young Eagles flight and is intended to further a young person’s passion for aviation.

We have purchased the kit which includes an EAA-exclusive, SIG electric-powered eKadet LT-40 kit, all building materials, electronics, and accessories; a Horizon Hobby Vapor indoor RC model, and a copy of the Real-Flight 9 RC flight simulator. The SIG electric-powered eKadet LT-40 kit is an electric motor version of the traditional SIG LT-40 Glo Plug engine powered model, only available through this program. Al Gross has agreed to head up the program and would like a couple of volunteers to assist him. Dan Gase, manager of Fairchild airport in Port Angeles, has offered their meeting room for the program. Ken Brown has furnished a computer to run the software, RealFlight 9.

We will start the program when Clallam County is in Phase 3, when up to 10 people can meet together. Meanwhile if you are interested in volunteering, please contact Al akgross2@q.com or 360-928-1064. For additional information regarding this program: https://www.eaa.org/eaa/eaa-chapters/eaa-chapter-resources/chapter-programs-and-activities/EAA-Young-Eagles-Build-and-Fly-Program See page 4-5 for Al Gross’s bio