Morehead-Rowan County Airport Board

June 14 was the official date the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) selected for this year’s Young Eagles Day. Rowan County’s local EAA chapter1525 (The Bluegrass Flyers), had a stellar turnout of youth ages 8 to 17 who lined up to take part in this year’s exciting event.

Over 90 youth registered at the Morehead Rowan County Clyde A Thomas Regional Airport with their parents. For the event, the chapter was able to field 6 planes (all piloted by chapter members) who took their young charges on a 20-minute flight around the local area. The pilots flew 35 youths before lowering clouds forced a suspension of operations.

Young Eagles Day at Morehead Airport June 14, 2025

Parents and kids still waiting were asked to provide their email address to be notified of a rain date. The following Saturday had better weather, and almost everyone that had not gotten a ride on the 14th showed up for the follow-on session.

EAA International sponsors these events to promote the spirit of aviation and introduce young people to the joy and adventure of flying. EAA ensures the Young Eagles events and provides other support services. The program has been wonderfully successful in that many Young Eagles participants are inspired to seek additional aviation activities, and some go on to aviation careers. Yearly flight training scholarships are available from EAA International through our chapter.

For many of us in an older generation, such opportunities were only a fleeting dream that seemed unattainable. For that reason, EAA chapter 1525 members are eager to provide flying experiences to youth in their formative years, encouraging them to pursue their wild young dreams. Our pilots say that the joy and excitement they see in the eyes of their young passengers is well worth the price of a few gallons of aviation gas. The chapter’s abiding theme is “Giving Wings to the Next Generation.”

For more information, contact Jim Stevens
President EAA1525
703-615-8322 | jamesstevens45@gmail.com