Welcome...
to the official web site for the Sacramento, California Chapter of the
Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA).
We are a non-profit volunteer organization that is dedicated to the promotion and
enjoyment of general aviation.
Chapter 52 holds it's monthly meeting at 7:30pm on the last Tuesday of the month at Sacramento
Executive Airport (SAC), inside the terminal conference room. Guests are always
welcome and encouraged to attend. We have interesting guest speakers, informative
presentations, share information and resources, and just simply have a good time with
friends who love aviation.
The EAA is an international organization dedicated to the support of aircraft
homebuilders, and also sponsors various programs designed to provide education in, and to
promote the enthusiasm for, general aviation. The benefits of EAA national
membership are numerous, and I encourage you to visit the official web site of the EAA at your leisure to learn more about this impressive and
dynamic organization.
Chapter 52 membership benefits are numerous as well.
Members can participate in all of our events, attend general
meetings, take advantage of seminars, and fly in our Young
Eagles program, just to name a few. Members also receive our monthly newsletter "The Wingflap".
The 100+ members of Chapter 52 are a diverse group of aviation enthusiasts from the
Sacramento area and beyond. Diverse in age, interests, projects, and
occupations. It is not necessary to be a pilot to belong to EAA and Chapter 52.
Our many non-pilot members are committed to promoting general aviation through
participation in the many and varied activities the Chapter sponsors each year.
Chapter 52 members have completed or are currently building a variety of aircraft including Thorp, Lancair, Vans RV models, Kitfox,
Glassair, and many more. Other members who fly, but are not interested in building,
own or rent production aircraft from Cessna, Katana, Piper, Grumman, and Stinson to name a
few.
Many women are also involved in Chapter activities, and with the recently approved family membership, it is anticipated that many wives will become
active voting members this year. Check our links page to
connect with websites such as the Ninety-Nines and WIAI which highlight women in aviation.
The Chapter hosts numerous fly-ins, fly-outs, pancake breakfasts, and picnics
throughout the year. We present educational programs for both novice and experienced
flyers and participate in programs such as Flying
Start, designed to introduce the non-flying community to the value and joy of flight.
Visitors and guests are always welcome at a Chapter 52 event. What better way to
see first-hand the fun we have, and the wonderful people involved in our chapter.
Chapter 52 events are designed for the entire family. If you have children who are
interested in flying, let us introduce them to aviation through our Young Eagles program. If you fly, would like to learn to fly, or if you just have a love for aviation in general,
please accept our invitation to attend our next monthly general meeting. Meetings are held the last Tuesday of each month beginning at 7:30pm at the Sacramento Executive Airport, in the Executive Conference Room located inside the terminal. Please check out Events Calendar for more information.
Not sure if Chapter membership is for you? Try our Associate
Membership offer for one year at no cost. You'll receive all the benefits of
Chapter membership, with the exception of election voting rights.
We look forward to meeting you soon. Lets go flying!
John R. Crouse
President, EAA Chapter 52
