Free Young Eagles Flights, Pancake Breakfast Set For Saturday At Myrtle Creek Airport
Free Young Eagles airplane orientation flights for kids ages 8 to 17 are planned Saturday at Myrtle Creek Municipal Airport, along with a $5 pancake breakfast and fly-in hosted by Roseburg EAA Chapter 495. Weather permitting, flights run 8 to 11 a.m.
MYRTLE CREEK, Ore. — Kids ages 8 to 17 will have a chance to take to the skies Saturday morning during a Young Eagles Rally hosted by Roseburg EAA Chapter 495 at the Myrtle Creek Municipal Airport.
The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., weather permitting. A rain date is set for Saturday, May 9, 2026.
The rally will include free airplane orientation flights for children ages 8 to 17 through the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Young Eagles program. Parent or legal guardian approval and a signature are required before a child can fly.
Organizers said flights are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Families are encouraged to register ahead of time using the QR code on the event flyer or through the EAA Young Eagles registration page to reserve a flight slot.
A pancake breakfast and fly-in will also be held during the event. Breakfast is $5, cash only.
Event details:
- What: Pancake Breakfast, Fly-In, and Young Eagles Rally
- When: Saturday, May 2, 2026, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- Rain Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
- Where: Myrtle Creek Municipal Airport, 1008 Aviation Drive, Myrtle Creek
- Cost: Young Eagles flights are free for kids ages 8 to 17; pancake breakfast is $5, cash only
- Host: Roseburg EAA Chapter 495
For more information, families may contact Ken Nicholls at kennicholls233@gmail.com.
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