EAA’s local chapters are about people, bringing together individuals interested in learning more about aviation as well as sharing their own knowledge.
Chapter members are involved in a variety of social and educational activities, including Young Eagles rallies, fly-ins, building seminars, and more, to build awareness in the community.
We welcome everyone who has an interest in aviation. Our chapter is one of the most active in the United States and is involved in a variety of social and educational activities, including ground schools, Young Eagle rallies, Eagle Flights, monthly meetings with lunch and guest speakers, bi-weekly Friday night movies, weekly meet & greet luncheons to talk, tell flying tales, and plan trips, flyouts, etc. We have over 130 members young and old, consisting of both pilots and non-pilots, singles, couples and families. Our pilots fly a variety of aircraft, including homebuilt aircraft, production aircraft, antiques, warbirds, and ultralights. You are invited to come to any of our events, whether it be a meeting, fly-in, fly-out, or guest presentation. You are also welcome to join any of the activity committees to help plan and direct our events. We hope to see you there!
PRESS RELEASE:
Fresno, CA — Aug 15, 2023 Sarah McClelland has received a unique full-scholarship opportunity for flight training, thanks to EAA Chapter 376 of Fresno and the Ray Aviation Scholarship program administered by the Experimental Aircraft Association in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.The Ray Aviation Scholarship program provides up to $11,000 scholarships to young people who are seeking to learn to fly. The Ray Foundation has provided $1.8 million to fund the scholarship program, which seeks to improve the flight training success rate from the current industry standards of 20 percent to 80 percent for program participants. Local EAA chapters are responsible for identifying youth for the Ray Aviation Scholarship program and mentoring them through flight training. The Ray Foundation is furthering the legacy of James C. Ray, an EAA lifetime member who was dedicated to aviation and youth education.
Since its introduction in 2019, the EAA Ray Aviation Scholarship program has allowed over 350 youths to complete their flight training and receiving their pilot licenses. The program has been consistently meeting and exceeding its expected 80% success rate each year.
McClelland will be training at JB Aeronautics based at Fresno Yosemite International Airport. The scholarship is designed to support a flight student through both written and practical segments of flight training that are part of successful FAA pilot certification.
