Whether you fly, build, restore or simply enjoy airplanes and aviation, you are welcome to attend our events and join our Chapter. Share your passion!
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.
Our home base for Chapter 1705 is at the New Richmond Regional Airport, but we also include the Amery (AHH), Boyceville (3T3) and Osceola (OEO) airports, and welcome anyone interested in aviation.
In Memoriam
Recently we lost two airport friends in an unfortunate accident. David Schmitz and Robert Drallmeier tragically lost their lives on the 6th of September flying an R-66 helicopter near Lakeville, MN. Our hearts and prayers go out to the families of these to men, who were both Veterans.
Funeral services for David will be held on September 18th at 10 AM at the St. Frances de Sales Catholic church in Spooner, WI.
A Celebration of Life for Robert will be held at 3PM at Hangar 11-4 at the New Richmond Regional Airport on the 22nd of September.
We extend our sincere condolences to both families.
September Monthly Fly-Out
This month's Fly Out will be to Red's Bar and Grill in Chetek, WI (Y23) for lunch on September 20th. The restaurant is a short walk from the ramp. Seaplanes may park at the dock, across the street from the restaurant. See President Turner for details.
We will see you there!
October 2025 Monthly Chapter Meeting
14 October, 2025. Social time begins around 5:30 Meeting 6 to 7 PM
Location: 625 West Hangar Rd, at the Hangar 16-1, New Richmond, WI 54017 – North end of the airport. Enter at Gate 3. Please park at the parking lot next to the fence, or along the fence road. Do not drive on the aircraft taxiways. This is an active airport at all times. www.nrrairport.com
Our meetings are a potluck social. Please bring a dish or dessert to pass, plus a friend!
Please volunteer to help organize, setup, cook, & cleanup for our meetings and events. Parents- volunteer your Young Eagles!
EAA Chapter 1705 Membership Application
At EAA Chapter 1705 we have:
Lively and informative meetings on the 2nd Tuesday of each month
Networking with local EAA members, pilots, and active aircraft builders
Support from the Young Eagles and Educational Events
Group fly out/ drive out events, aircraft building activities and more…
All are welcome! We love to share our love and enthusiasm for all things Aviation.
Chapter members include pilots, and non-pilots, aviation mechanics, RC and drone pilots, homebuilders, restorers, and owners of antique, classic, experimental and production airplanes and helicopters.
The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) of Oshkosh, WI (our parent organization) requires that Chapter 1705 members provide updated membership information. This helps provide liability insurance for our public events.
Chapter members must have an active EAA membership.
Please provide a brief description of each aircraft you have flown, or built, and/ or are building. We would love to see your progress and celebrate your milestones!
Chapter 1705 membership dues are $50 per year for members 18 years of age and older.
Your spouse and minor children are included in your annual membership.
EAA Chapter 1705 is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. We appreciate your membership and welcome donations.
Please bookmark our website: https://chapters.eaa.org/eaa1705
Please Print Legibly EAA Membership Information Date: _________________
Last Name: _________________________ First Name: _____________________________
Spouse: ____________________________________________________________________
EAA Member Number: _________________________ Expiration Date: __________________
Telephone Number: ___________________________________________________________
Email Address: ______________________________________________________________
Street Address: ______________________________________________________________
City, State, and Zip Code: ______________________________________________________
Your aircraft make and model: __________________________________________________
Your flying status: ____________________________________________________________
Your aircraft project and status: _________________________________________________
Additional information, skills, volunteering, etc. Please let us know what you would like from your chapter. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Chapter annual dues are $50. Please make your check payable to EAA Chapter 1705.
You may mail it to our Treasurer: Bill Lawson, 1917 County Road I, Somerset, WI 54025.
Date: ______________________________ Check Number:________________________
