KNDO/KNDU Tri-Cities, Yakima, WA | Hundreds of Kids Fly for Free in Richland
Member Center:
RICHLAND, Wash.-- It was up, up, and away for hundreds of kids in Richland Saturday.
It was the third annual Young Eagles day at the Richland Airport. About 300 kids got to fly for free and get a tour of the Tri-Cities from the air. 14 different pilots volunteered to take kids high into the sky.
Everyone, from experienced pilots to kids who had never been on a plane before, had tons of fun. Karin Rodland, a pilot who volunteered her time to fly kids around, says, "Pilots love being in the air. We just do. It's addictive and we love to share it with people."
The Sivonen brothers described their first time on a plane as "amazing" and "super fun."
There were also many aircraft on display, everything from a medical emergency helicopter to old World War Two training planes.
The event was sponsored by the Experimental Aircraft Association.
Comments Terms of Use: We welcome your participation in our community. Please keep your comments civil and on point. You must be at least 13 years of age to post comments. By submitting a comment, you agree to these
Terms of Service
You must be logged in to leave a comment. Login or register See all comments |
NEW An apartment building on S. 6th Street had to be evacuated after fire broke out early Thursday morning.
The Washington Department of Transportation has added apps for iPhone and Android users to get up-to-the-minute travel information.
Yakima County may be easing up on gun laws, but the city of Yakima has cracked down on major crime.
Island Camp Campground in Yakima County near Glenwood, northwest of Goldendale, has been closed due to a budget shortfall.
The Yakima Valley is being featured in the September issue of Seattle Met magazine.
The Washington Department of Transportation has added apps for iPhone and Android users to get up-to-the-minute travel information.
Richland police are warning about an on-going check fraud scam.
A young girl is recovering tonight after getting hit by a truck after the last school bell rang.
Graffiti is popping up more and more in one East Kennewick neighborhood.
School administrators throughout the tri-cities already have plans to deal with a significant increase in students.
