Norwich High School Student Jonathan Ryan and Oxford Academy Student Jonah Laughren presenting at the 2018 Career Exploration Day on Aviation Career Opportunities. (Submitted photo)

NORWICH – This year's Aviation Day was canceled due to ongoing construction at the Warren Eaton Airport in Norwich, but members of the Young Eagle group are still offering free plane rides for children and teens from 8 to 17.

From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 8th, at the Lt. Warren E. Eaton Airport in Norwich Chapter 1204 of the Experimental Aircraft Association will offer Young Eagle flights again this year for children 8 to 17.

Officials said a parent's or legal guardian's signature is required on the registration form, and these flights are free of charge, with officials hoping to provide an educational exposure to aviation.

According to DCMO BOCES Public and School Liaison Martha Ryan, two students, who are members of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Youth Program and who began their career tracks after one of the EAA free flights, will be at the airport ready to chat with kids and with parents about their experiences attending these camps and also about the trending job opportunities as pilots.