Between 10am and 4pm, approximately 300 youth received a free Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Young Eagles airplane ride at the Morgantown Airport.

The free flight was open to youth ages 8-17. A parent or guardian was present, and completed a registration/release form.

Youth received flight training, which included a careful "walk-around" preflight aircraft inspection. A Civil Air Patrol cadet or Aviation Explorer Post youth identified the aircraft's different parts, and the roles they play in flight. The youth also learned how to review an aeronautical chart, and identify reference points critical during flight, along with a basic description of the plane's interior and instrument panel.

Celebrating the next century of flight is the theme sponsors of the event planned for the all day activity. There was many other ‘hands on’ interactive aviation activities, static aircraft displays, and demonstrations.

Youth were able to talk with the pilots, aircraft owners, air traffic controllers, weather observers, airport operations, etc.