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EAA hosts Young Eagles event to get U.P. teens interested in aviation

Sanderson Field Airport in Sault Ste. Marie is opening up their doors on Nov. 2 to host a “Young Eagles” workshop.

The Experimental Aircraft Association’s (EAA) Chapter 1437 is sponsoring the free event.

The EAA is dedicated to growing participation in aviation by helping teenagers get started in this fun and fulfilling field.

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The workshop provides an opportunity for area youth to learn about aviation with classroom-style learning and hands-on activities.

“The whole purpose is to encourage youth to take up careers either in aviation or the aviation industries or anything associated with flying. There a lot of career opportunities out there,” said Lyle Willette, chapter president.

The event runs from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Nov. 2.

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