With the release of the new air tour rules, there have been questions about what types of activities fall under the established young eagles guidelines and those that now fall under the new regulations. The chart below should help you.
Young Eagle Flights
Activity	Falls under established Young Eagles Guidelines	Falls under new Air Tour Rules (91.146/91.147)
One-on-one Young Eagle flights	YES	NO
Chapter-sponsored Young Eagle flight rally	YES	NO
Chapter-sponsored Young Eagle flight rally, pilots reimbursed for fuel, oil, aircraft expenses or pilot’s time	NO	YES
Young Eagle flights at an airport open house (free admission)	YES	NO
Young Eagle flights at an event (admission charged)	YES (As long as pilots are not being compensated)	NO
Fuel Discounts	YES	NO
Donations accepted for Young Eagle flight	NO	YES
Tax Deduction for participating in Young Eagle flights	NO	YES
“Donating” a Young Eagles flight for a charity auction/fundraiser	NO	YES
Young Eagle Pilot Guidelines Appropriate Airmen's Certificate (Sport Pilot or higher) Current Medical Certificate (if applicable) EAA National Membership 90-day currency in aircraft used Current Flight Review Aircraft Passenger Liability Insurance for aircraft used (Owned or non-owned policy).
Air Tour Rules Refer to FAR 91.146 and 91.147 (also available on FAA’s web site)