Justin Hansen helps with getting siblings Adamari and Sebastian Cruz buckled in for their flight during a past Young Eagles event. Herald file photo

Passengers wait to board their flight during the annual Young Eagles event Saturday at the Austin Municipal Airport. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

A plane loaded with passengers gets ready to head up into the blue skies during the annual Young Eagles event Saturday at the Austin Municipal Airport. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

Hannah Keenan climbs into the passenger seat for a flight during the Young Eagles event Saturday at the Austin Municipal Airport. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com