Parents Important Information, Please read: We are scheduled to go to Floyd County on Saturday March 2 for flying. A few things you need to know. 1.
The flying is not a sponsored BSA activity. It is being conducted by
the EAA Young Eagles program. EAA Young Eagles gives youth ages 8-17 an
opportunity to go flying in a general aviation airplane. The flights
are free and are provided by EAA member volunteers. 2. the EAA
has some required paperwork that must be signed by Parents before a
youth can fly. We'll have the forms at Monday night's meeting. Please
see Kris Cook on Monday night for your form. No form, No flying, No
exceptions. 3. There may be more than one aircraft involved,
depending on how many pilots are available. Some of these aircraft
might be designated by the FAA as "experimental". Links to definitions
are below. Please read. 4. Several requirements for aviation
should be able to be accomplished. Please review the merit badge
requirements prior to the trip. #1 a-e Should be able to accomplish #2 a and b Should be able to accomplish #4 a Should be able to accomplish #5 available at YE website-----http://www.youngeagles.org/careers/ ; available through conversations/questions with members Logistics: 1. We'll meet at the Church at 7:00, departing at 07:15. Please be prompt. 2. We'll have breakfast at the airport in Floyd County 3. We'll be returning in the afternoon, but time is TBD. 4. Bring a sack lunch 5. Bring $20 - 6.
We'll do a weather forecast check on Friday afternoon and be in contact
with the lead pilot. If we have to cancel the trip - watch for emails
Friday evening. Information for your reference: Young Eagles: EAA Terms: FAA Terms: Merit badge Info: Rome, GA Chapter of EAA (our sponsor for this trip) Closest address on Google Maps: 1692 Old Dalton Rd NE, Rome, GA 30165 Link to document |
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