We are a group of aviation enthusiasts, aircraft builders, and pilots who get together with like minded people to share ideas, exchange information, encourage safety, serve the local aviation community and have a lot of fun doing so. Please come to our next meeting or event as our guest.
CURRENT ANNOUNCEMENTS (Refer to the Ongoing Activities page for more chapter current news and events)
We have changed our meeting location to DOGS and FRIES Restaurant above the FBO.
EAA Yount Eagles Event
Saturday, May 30th at Madras Airport
Madras Airport Day is scheduled for May 30, 2026, offering free admission, aircraft displays, and family activities at the Madras Municipal Airport
NOTE: Volunteers are still needed for this event. If you have any interest, you can contact Amy Bionda - Young Eagles Coordinator at amy.bionda4@gmail.com.
Next General Meeting: Wednesday, June 10th @ 6:00pm.
6:30 - 7:30pm General meeting
Dinner will be available for purchase before the meeting
Location: Dogs and Fries Restaurant 63136 Powell Butte Hwy Bend, OR
Guests are welcome to attend up to two monthly meetings before becoming a member.
EAA Chapter 617 Breakfast and WINGS Program - Saturday Saturday June 20th, 2026
Includes AOPA Rusty Pilots Seminar - Starts at 9:00am sharp
Refer to the following AOPA link for further details: AOPA Rusty Wings Seminar
Please stay around the airport after the seminar to enjoy the Prineville Airport Wheels and Wings event: https://www.wheelsandwingsprineville.com
We encourage people to fly over to see us at Prineville....of course, using the published Central Oregon Flight Safety Procedures:"Central Oregon Area Flight Safety Considerations"
...and correct S39 pattern etiquette—that is, left traffic and left turns for fixed wing aircraft and predictable pattern dimensions! (See AC 90-66C)
EAA CHAPTER #1345 PURPOSE
- To host aviation opportunities, meetings, and events which serve the community through education, safety, and service
- To share flight experiences with those interested in order to improve pilot safety and performance proficiency
- To share the education, science, and enjoyment of recreational flying with members of the community
- To share personal aircraft wih those interested in learning about airplanes
- To help people to better understand the many facets of aviation
- To encourage people to fly, maintain airplanes appropriately, and be safe
- To help people better understand aircraft systems through work on kit aircraft with experienced builders
- To stimulate interest in understanding flight, FAA regulations, and aircraft operations
- To provide a means to share knowledge of aviation and flying through regular meetings, a newsletter, and special events
Whether you fly, build, restore or simply enjoy airplanes and aviation, you are welcome to attend our events and join our Chapter.
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