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Young Eagle Day set
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ELLSWORTH – Smoky Hill EAA Chapter #1127 will host a Young Eagle Day Saturday Nov. 5, at the Ellsworth Airport. Young people age 8 to 17 are welcome to experience a demonstration flight in an airplane. 

Registration for flights will begin at 9 a.m. and end at 1 p.m. Due to Covid, registration will be in the hanger. 

The flights are provided free of charge to any youth wishing to participate.

Each young Eagle Flight will be in a certified airplane flown by a licensed and experienced volunteer pilot representing the Smoky Hill EAA Chapter in Ellsworth.

Each youth must have a signed permission form from their parent/guardian. Forms are available from chapter members or may be filled out Saturday.

Information is available by calling area members Larry Farmer, 785-825-256, or Dale Weinhold, 785-472-4309.