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Young Eagles flights send little hearts soaring

Published 3:33 pm Saturday, June 18, 2011

Dr. Shinstrom takes a planeful of small passengers aloft in his craft as part of Young Eagles Day at the Eastsound Airport.
Dr. Shinstrom takes a planeful of small passengers aloft in his craft as part of Young Eagles Day at the Eastsound Airport.

Local pilots shared their aircraft and flying skills with the island youth as part of the annual Young Eagles day that offers free flights for kids ages 7 to 18.

Dr. David Shinstrom was observed buckling four wiggly youngsters and a solemn dog into his craft for an aerial whirl.