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which was 6% female. The study also indicated that the older a child is when taking their flight that it is the more likely that child will become a pilot, with two out of every 100 participants who are 17 years old continuing to complete a pilot certificate. The program is administered by the Young Eagles Office at EAA headquarters in
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replaced Sullenberger and Skiles as chairman. In July 2018,
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483:from the original on 13 June 2010
39:Experimental Aircraft Association
726:"Sporty's Supports Young Eagles"
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649:Bertorelli, Paul (2013-08-02).
37:is a program created by the US
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503:"Young Eagles Works, Says EAA"
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