From National Weather Service: A storm cell is forming 20 miles northwest of Oshkosh. There is the potential for 25-30 mph wind gusts & rain. If this cell tracks towards Oshkosh, it could arrive around 4:30 to 4:40 p.m.
We need to remind everyone that membership renewal time is January 1st, 2027. Please ensure you have sent your remissions to our treasurer for 2027.
Click the icon below for the membership form.
Please send your dues to Curtis Hillier, our treasurer, at treasurer@eaa245.org, and we will do the rest.
If you want to join our chapter, please click here for details.
President's Message:
Stepping into the roll as the new President of EAA 245 I first want to thank the outgoing president Nick Papadapoli for his leadership of the chapter over the past few years. Under Nick, membership grew and our hangar and lounge facilities organized and improved, including the building of the incredible Irving Sloan memorial "Flight deck".
This is the third executive roll I've filled at EAA 245 having been the "Ops guy" and Treasure. I'm encouraged to see the current Board is made up of some newer (and younger) members who bring fresh ideas and energy to the chapter, and seasoned members like our Vice-President, Dwayne Price and our new Treasurer, Curtis Hillier.
With winter just around the corner, I encourage everyone to ensure that you and your airplane are ready for cold weather flying.
Blue Skies
Ken Potter, President
EAA Chapter 245 Ottawa
Upcoming Fly-In's
Don't forget to check the sidebar to the right for upcoming fly-in posters.
Our next Chapter meeting will be on Saturday, November 21st at 10am in the Chapter Clubhouse. Our presenter will be our Vice-President, Dwayne Price who will talk about flying to the Bahamas in a single-engine aircraft! All welcome, please email info@eaa245.org for information.
Join us for an informative presentation on the planning, preparation, and practical realities of flying a single-engine aircraft to the Bahamas.
The presentation will also recount a real-world experience in which the U.S. President imposed airspace restrictions in Florida while we were offshore in the Bahamas. We’ll explain how the situation unfolded, the decisions we made, and how we safely navigated our return.
You’ll see how these events appeared on our EFIS displays in real time and discover the capabilities of air-to-air ADS-B, demonstrating how aircraft can exchange traffic information directly to improve situational awareness when other surveillance services may be unavailable.
Join us for an engaging presentation combining practical cross-border flying knowledge, real-world decision-making, and lessons learned from an unexpected aviation challenge.
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Young Eagles Rally
The next rally will happen in the spring of 2027. Stay tuned for an announcement.
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