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, 2026. Any non-members wishing to join, in 2025, will receive complementary membership for the remainder of 2025 when signing up for membership in 2026. Click the icon below for the membership form.
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President's Message:
Hello everyone,
This year being 2026 is the Chapter's 60th anniversary which is a milestone which merits a celebration! The plans are currently in the works so stay tuned for updates.
The Chapter's deck proposal has been approved by the Executive and is in the planning stages. It will be dedicated to the late Irving Sloan, one of the founding members and who had also donated money to fund an earlier deck project initiative that was never completed. Work will start in the spring so be prepared to answer the call for assistance!
Winter is firmly upon us and over the skies we love. It tests our resilience and reminds us why we fly. While the fair-weather pilots hangar their wings, we know winter flying is some of the most rewarding of the year with crystal-clear visibility and stable cold air. Additionally, cold starts, ice, snow, and slush are now part of every flight. Here are a few reminders as we embrace the season:
Give yourself extra time for thorough pre-heats and pre-flights—your engine (and your fingers) will thank you.
Brush up on cold-weather procedures, pitot heat discipline, and those sometimes-forgotten carb ice recognition skills.
Cabin heat is nice but without CO, so please check your detectors.
And of course, keep an extra thermos of something warm in the flight bag—because nothing beats landing after a winter sortie and wrapping cold hands around a hot cup!
For those wishing to enjoy a nice winter gathering spot, the clubhouse is a great location with a nice cozy fire burning in the wood stove. Feel free to call a meet-up when you get the urge to talk shop.
Let’s make this another safe and satisfying period. Blue skies (or star-filled winter nights) to you all. See you at the field!
Best regards,
Nick Papadopoli, President
EAA Chapter 245 Ottawa
Upcoming Fly-In's
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21st February, 2026 General Meeting.
The meeting will be held at the chapter lounge at 10:00 AM as usual with the subject matter to be determined.
There will be Coffee and Donuts for all attendees.
17th January, 2026 general meeting.
A big thanks to Mark for the presentation which may be found here.
Celebrating our 60 Years of EAA Chapter 245
Honouring Our Past & Building Our Future
Farwell Irving, we will all miss you.
It is with much regret that I announce the passing of Irvin Slone, one of our oldest members. Our condolences to all of his family members.
Born March 29, 1927 98 years young and Passed away December 3, 2025.
Resided in Ottawa Ontario, his whole life. Irving was the child of Nathan and Bessie Slone from Lithuania and Ukraine respectively.
Irving’s daughter Anne Smith predeceased him by five years.
Irving leaves wife Harriet, son Eric and Laurel, granddaughter Isabel, Grandson Jason Smith and great granddaughter, Emma.
Irving was a valued member of regional Realty Limited of Ottawa.
He spent most of his working career selling real estate and property management as well.
Original, innovative, resourceful, logical, and always acutely aware of the most efficient way to achieve something of quality.
He attended Ottawa technical high school. He was a pilot. He was a craftsman. He was a husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He will be missed deeply by all that knew him.
Irving was also a valued member of EAA245 where he built a Pietenpol Air Camper. Work commenced in 1972, on Pietenpol C-GFCU, with 29 EAA Chapter 245 members at Carp every Monday night.
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