Monday Nights Ground School Class
EAA 376 Ground School began Monday, February 2nd., 2026 continuing through May at EAA Chapter 376 Hangar 4344 W. Spaatz Ave., Fresno CA 93722.
All ages and levels of aviation knowledge are welcome!
Whether you are just learning to fly or if you want a good refresher, the EAA Chapter 376 Aviation Ground School is for you. The 2026 Ground School Class will be held each Monday from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM starting February 12th and will continue on Monday nights until sometime in May 2025. Fly in or drive, there is room for everyone.This class is offered to all pilots, students, and certified pilots alike. No previous experience required! This will be a fun and educational class involving sessions presented by Jim Shamp (CFII DPE) with guest instructors along the way.Cost – Both an Annual Membership to EAA National $48 single / $60 Family/year https://www.eaa.org/shop/Membership/Join.aspx plus Annual Membership to EAA Chapter 376 which is $50/year (single or family). (You may sign up for your EAA memberships at class!) All EAA 376 Members are free! You can’t beat that price!
You will need to obtain the Instructional Material - Pilot Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (PHAK)(required).https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/phak (Free PDF download)or Old School Printed - this is an Amazon link to the official 2023 color version $27.00 - be careful as some of the versions on Amazon are black and white reprints https://www.amazon.com/Pilots-Handbook-Aeronautical-Knowledge-FAA-H-8083-25C/dp/B0CKV58CW9/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=3EPNFV0B0S9W2&keywords=FAA-H-8083-25B+is+current+in+2023&qid=1700579978&sprefix=faa-h-8083-25b+is+current+in+2023%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1 This is the 2023 new version, you can also use the older version of the PHAK.
Second Saturday Young Eagles Rally and Lunch Gatherings” at EAA 376 in Fresno
Date
Saturday February 14th. at 8AM (Start Time subject to change) 376 Y/E Rally Hosted by Clari Cone, EAA Chapter 376 Young Eagles Coordinator.
Saturday February 14th. at 12 noon to 2PM EAA Chapter 376 Luncheon Gathering Hosted by Dave Bonnar - Lunch Menu: Build your own roast beef or ham sandwich, potato salad, chips, water or soda - $10
Brad Berrett of FUSD (Fresno Unified School District) will be speaking with an update on the new Fresno Unified Aviation High School that is being built at KFCH (Fresno Chandler Airport).
YOU MAY BRING A DESSERT TO SHARE IF YOU LIKE!
Upcoming EAA 376 Board Meetings – Second Monday of most months
Monday March 9th., 2026 starting at 5:30 PM
Board meetings are on the Second Monday of the month (except not in July or December). Guests are welcome to attend. Usually at the EAA 376 hangar, unless the weather is unreasonable!
