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Young Eagles
Flights Program
Enables Children to
Experience Flying
Dr. Peter Killcommons is the founder and
CEO of Medweb, a company specializing in
radiology, telemedicine, and disaster
response. Throughout his career, Dr.
Peter “Pete” Killcommons has participated
in medical care trips and charity missions.
Dr. Killcommons has maintained
membership with numerous organizations,
including the Experimental Aircraft
Association (EAA).
The EAA brings together diverse
members with a passion for aviation.
EAA membership comprises recreational
pilots, restorers, and builders. Over the
years, EAA has expanded its focus to
include classics, warbirds, ultralights,
aerobatic aircraft, contemporary
manufactured aircraft, and helicopters.
Free Young Eagles Flights is an EAA initiative
that gives a free airplane ride to children from
8 to 17. The program, launched in 1992,
encourages kids to develop an interest in
aviation. Since its inception, over 2.3 million
children have enjoyed their first flight. The
program owes its success to generous EAA
volunteers. Young Eagles Flights nurtures the
next generation of aviation enthusiasts by
allowing young people to have fun flying.

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Young Eagles Flights Program Enables Children to Experience Flying

  • 1. Young Eagles Flights Program Enables Children to Experience Flying
  • 2. Dr. Peter Killcommons is the founder and CEO of Medweb, a company specializing in radiology, telemedicine, and disaster response. Throughout his career, Dr. Peter “Pete” Killcommons has participated in medical care trips and charity missions. Dr. Killcommons has maintained membership with numerous organizations, including the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA).
  • 3. The EAA brings together diverse members with a passion for aviation. EAA membership comprises recreational pilots, restorers, and builders. Over the years, EAA has expanded its focus to include classics, warbirds, ultralights, aerobatic aircraft, contemporary manufactured aircraft, and helicopters.
  • 4. Free Young Eagles Flights is an EAA initiative that gives a free airplane ride to children from 8 to 17. The program, launched in 1992, encourages kids to develop an interest in aviation. Since its inception, over 2.3 million children have enjoyed their first flight. The program owes its success to generous EAA volunteers. Young Eagles Flights nurtures the next generation of aviation enthusiasts by allowing young people to have fun flying.