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of Concord California

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Kids Fly Free!!

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At EAA393 we believe in the promise of youth and it is our passion to help local young adults become successful aviators!

These are the Youth Programs that EAA 393 Members volunteer for to engage and encourage the youth in Concord and surrounding areas to learn about aviation and how it can expand their horizons!

Young Eagles

Kids Fly Free!!

The Young Eagles program is sponsored by the Experimental Aircraft Association. It is designed to expose young people, ages 8 through 17, to aviation by providing free rides in private aircraft flown by experienced EAA member pilots.

Throughout the year individual EAA members give Young Eagle rides to kids they know. Many Chapters also hold Young Eagle Rallies where many kids come to get their first airplane ride and are matched up with pilots.

EAA393 Young Eagle flights take place in a wide variety of aircraft types and sizes.  The itinerary of each flight can vary depending upon the preferences of the individual pilot and child. Most flights are in an aircraft that carries from one to three passengers and lasts from 20 to 45 minutes.

Most pilots allow the child to steer the airplane and parents are given the chance to meet with their child's pilot before the flight.

All Young Eagle rides are given by licensed private or commercial pilots, in aircraft that have been inspected and certified by the FAA.

Chapter 393 Young Eagle flights are scheduled for the 3rd Saturday of each year in April, May, June, August and September. You will be able to find the exact dates and times in our calendar at the bottom of our home page.

For more information about the Young Eagles Program please visit the EAA National's Young Eagles website or email Kids-Fly-Free@EAA393.org to contact our Young Eagles Coordinator.

To Sign up for a Young Eagles Flight please visit https://yeday.org/


2017 Video - 25 Years of Young Eagles


Air Academy

EAA Chapter 393 sponsors 1-2 attendees to the EAA Air Academy at Oshkosh WI every year possible. It is an action packed camp full of extraordinary experiences for your child! Experienced aviation instructors help them delve into flight through studies, hands-on demonstrations, flight simulation, and other exciting activities.

Recognized by MSN Money as one of 10 summer camps "worth the money," Air Academy provides the foundation for a lifelong love of aviation. 

For more information please click here.

2024 Dates for camp vary upon age:

12-13: June 16-20 or June 22-26

14-15: June 28-July 3 or July 8-13

16-18: July 16-24 or July 26-August 3

Application for camp may be downloaded here.


Girls in Aviation Day

Sponsored World Wide by Women in Aviation International!

Hundreds of GIAD Events will be held throughout September.

In 2023 more than 30,000 Girls participated in 168 events!

This will be the 2nd time Girls in Aviation Day (GIAD) will be held in the East Bay at Buchanan Field!

EAA Chapter 393 Members are excited to volunteer to share our love of Aviation with girls 7-18!

If you are interested in volunteering please email Keri Martin or join us for the monthly planning meetings.

If you would like to bring your daughter, granddaughter, neighbor, Scout Troop or other girls to explore the wonderful world of aviation please visit www.AWAM16.org/giad for updates!

If you have a Family Membership please see our Family Membership page for instructions on adding family members, editing a family members information, and removing a family member.

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Mailing address: PO Box 6524 Concord, CA 94524-1524

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