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Dodge County Flyers EAA Chapter 897 To promote and engage in recreational aviation.

UPDATE YOUNG EAGLES RESCHEDULED & NEW PAGE ADDED ✈️ THE HISTORY OF EAA YOUNG EAGLESAs we reschedule our final Young Eagl...
09/20/2026

UPDATE YOUNG EAGLES RESCHEDULED & NEW PAGE ADDED ✈️ THE HISTORY OF EAA YOUNG EAGLES

As we reschedule our final Young Eagles Rally of 2026 to my birthday on October 3rd, I wanted to share a little of the incredible history behind this program.

While researching its history, I discovered that our own Chapter 897 member, Ed Lachendro, served as Executive Director of Young Eagles from 1992–1994, during the program’s earliest years. All these years later, he continues to volunteer quietly and inspire the next generation.

It reminded me that some of the greatest forces behind successful volunteer programs are the modest, quiet elves working behind the scenes and outside the public eye. They may never receive the recognition they deserve, but their passion for the mission has always mattered more to them than the headlines.

That spirit connects every volunteer—both on the ground and in the air—as well as the many families who entrust their children to us at each event. Together, they are what make our rallies possible and successful.

Young Eagles has grown from an ambitious idea in 1992 to more than 2.5 million young people flown. That remarkable achievement simply would not be possible without people like Ed—and the thousands of volunteers just like him.

Sometimes history isn’t looking for recognition. It’s quietly standing beside you on the flight line. ❤️✈️

Cristina Seremet
Young Eagles Coordinator
EAA Chapter 897

09/19/2026

Subject: Young Eagles Rally Update — Today’s Flights Moved to Sunday

Dear Young Eagles Parents and Families,

After reviewing the latest weather conditions and forecast, we have made the decision to call off today’s Young Eagles Rally and move the event to tomorrow, Sunday, September 20.

The forecast is showing low IFR conditions around 8:00 AM, with significant improvement expected between 9:00 and 10:00 AM and continuing throughout the day. Because safety is always our number one priority, we are also going to push the entire schedule back by one hour tomorrow to give conditions additional time to improve.

Your new Sunday flight time will be ONE HOUR LATER than your original Saturday time.
For example, if you were scheduled for 9:00 AM Saturday, your new time will be 10:00 AM Sunday.

Please plan to arrive approximately 15 minutes before your new scheduled time for check-in.

If you cannot attend Sunday, or if the one-hour-later time creates a conflict, please text me at 920-319-9176 with your child’s name. I will do my best to work with families on scheduling.

I know changing plans can be inconvenient, and I sincerely appreciate everyone’s patience and flexibility. We have volunteer pilots putting your children in their airplanes, and we want to give every Young Eagle a fun and memorable first-flight experience—but we will never compromise safety to make a schedule work.

We have also extended new registrations to 9am Sunday-if you schedule for 12:30, that means 1:30 flight time.

Thank you to all of our families, pilots, and volunteers for understanding. We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow at Dodge County Airport!

Cristina Seremet
Dodge County Young Eagles Coordinator
EAA Chapter 897
📱 920-319-9176

Here is the direct link to sign up new future aviators

09/16/2026

✈️ THE HISTORY OF EAA YOUNG EAGLES

With our final Young Eagles Rally of 2026 coming up this Saturday, I wanted to share something a little different.

Throughout this year, I’ve had the opportunity to talk with hundreds of families about Young Eagles—what the program is, why we do it, and what we hope every child takes away from their experience.

Those conversations made me realize that many people know Young Eagles as the day their child gets a free airplane ride, but may not know the incredible history behind the program or just how big of an impact it has made.

Young Eagles began in 1992 with an ambitious EAA mission: introduce one million young people to aviation by the 100th anniversary of powered flight in 2003.

That goal was reached—and Young Eagles didn’t stop.

Today, more than 2.5 million young people have experienced flight through the program, made possible by tens of thousands of volunteer pilots and EAA chapter volunteers who have donated their airplanes, fuel, time, knowledge, and passion for aviation.

So, as we prepare for our last Young Eagles Rally of 2026 this Saturday, I thought this was the perfect time to share the story of how it all began.

I put together the attached history of EAA Young Eagles—from the original idea and the first flights in Oshkosh to the volunteers and families who continue that mission today.

Our Chapter 897 rallies are just one small piece of a story that has been unfolding for 34 years, and I’m incredibly grateful to every pilot, ground volunteer, parent, and young person who has allowed us to be part of it.

Because after more than 2.5 million flights, the heart of Young Eagles is still remarkably simple:

One pilot. One young person. One opportunity to discover aviation. ✈️❤️

I hope you’ll take a few minutes to read the history—and maybe share it with someone who has always wondered what EAA Young Eagles is all about.

Cristina Seremet
Young Eagles Coordinator
EAA Chapter 897

✈️ THE HISTORY OF EAA YOUNG EAGLESWith our final Young Eagles Rally of 2026 coming up this Saturday, I wanted to share s...
09/16/2026

✈️ THE HISTORY OF EAA YOUNG EAGLES

With our final Young Eagles Rally of 2026 coming up this Saturday, I wanted to share something a little different.

Throughout this year, I’ve had the opportunity to talk with hundreds of families about Young Eagles—what the program is, why we do it, and what we hope every child takes away from their experience.

Those conversations made me realize that many people know Young Eagles as the day their child gets a free airplane ride, but may not know the incredible history behind the program or just how big of an impact it has made.

Young Eagles began in 1992 with an ambitious EAA mission: introduce one million young people to aviation by the 100th anniversary of powered flight in 2003.

That goal was reached—and Young Eagles didn’t stop.

Today, more than 2.5 million young people have experienced flight through the program, made possible by tens of thousands of volunteer pilots and EAA chapter volunteers who have donated their airplanes, fuel, time, knowledge, and passion for aviation.

So, as we prepare for our last Young Eagles Rally of 2026 this Saturday, I thought this was the perfect time to share the story of how it all began.

I put together the attached history of EAA Young Eagles—from the original idea and the first flights in Oshkosh to the volunteers and families who continue that mission today.

Our Chapter 897 rallies are just one small piece of a story that has been unfolding for 34 years, and I’m incredibly grateful to every pilot, ground volunteer, parent, and young person who has allowed us to be part of it.

Because after more than 2.5 million flights, the heart of Young Eagles is still remarkably simple:

One pilot. One young person. One opportunity to discover aviation. ✈️❤️

I hope you’ll take a few minutes to read the history—and maybe share it with someone who has always wondered what EAA Young Eagles is all about.

Cristina Seremet
Young Eagles Coordinator
EAA Chapter 897

More photos came in from today’s event ❤️
08/16/2026

More photos came in from today’s event ❤️

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04/11/2026

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