We are a group of aircraft builders, owners and enthusiasts with a hangar, lounge and workshop facility located at the Carp Airport( CYRP )on the west end of the city of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Our winter meetings are held at the Canadian Aviation and Space Museum, in Ottawa, every third Thursday of the month in October, November, January, February, March, April, & May, whilst our summer meetings are held at the EAA Carp Hangar ( CYRP ), in June, August & September. The July meeting does not happen as it falls during the week of Airventure.

Why You Should Join EAA Chapter 245?

We have Regular Sunday get-togethers at the chapter lounge, (everyone is welcome). With volunteers busy pulling rivets in our Zenith Cruzer kit project in our workshop Chatting about aviation related topics in front of a warm wood stove and drinking hot coffee Support to other members working on their aircraft- all welcome! Chapter meetings featuring films, videos, and; guest speakers Maintenance seminars and building tips Technical information A tool crib containing Lathe Mill Drill press Metal & Wood cutting band saws 4' Metal bending brake Compressor with air tools Nitrogen DynaVibe dynamic propeller balancer Aircraft weighing scales and much more "Carb Heat"- our newsletter An opportunity to meet people with similar interests The best value for aircraft tie down spots in Ottawa! (mailops@eaa245.orgfor details).