[June 11, 2012]    

Young Eagles flights were sponsored by the Bloomington Chapter EAA with Heritage in Flight hosting on Saturday at the Logan County Airport. Pilots flew about 25 youth for the day.

Below, Rick Kidd photographs the experience for one group of three siblings. The Steiner kids came from Illiopolis to be among the group of youngsters who took to the skies over Logan County.

Pictures by Rick Kidd

The Steiners -- Grant 15, Ian 13, and Hannah, 9, of Illiopolis -- wait in
the Heritage in Flight hangar for their Young Eagles flight.

Hannah, Ian and Grant prepare to board their Young Eagles flight.

 

Hannah looks out the window as pilot Larry Whitbeck makes sure his passengers are securely fastened in for
their Young Eagles flight.

Ian studies the airplane's cockpit
before his Young Eagles flight.

 

Ian, Hannah and Grant after
their Young Eagles flight.

Hannah, Ian and Grant pose
with their Young Eagles pilot, Larry Whitbeck.