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 Bend Airport Cafe (used to be Dogs and Fries) above the KBDN Skyservice FBO.
EAA Chapter 617 - Introduction to Aircraft Structures - Breakfast and WINGS
Saturday, September 19, 2026, starting at 09:00 Pacific
Click On This Link: EAA Chapter 617 - Breakfast and WINGS
Location:
Prineville Airport (S39)
4399 Airport Way
EAA Chapter 617 Hangar
Prineville, OR 97754
Breakfast starts at 0800. We'll stop cooking at 0845, so come early if you want to be fed!
Safety presentation starts at 0900 sharp.
EAA Chapter 1345 - Young Eagles Event - Sunriver Airport
Saturday, September 26, 2026 | Flights begin at 9:00 AM
Sunriver Airport (S21)
57200 River Rd., Sunriver, OR 97707
EAA Chapter 1345 invites youth ages 8–17 to experience the excitement of aviation with a free Young Eagles flight, made possible by our volunteer pilots and ground crew.
Want to Fly?
Young Eagles registration is required, and space is limited. Please register through the EAA Website.Want to Volunteer?
We welcome pilots and ground volunteers! Please contact Amy Bionda, Young Eagles Coordinator, at amy.bionda@yahoo.com to get involved.
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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