Local EAA Chapter 485 was formed for aviation enthusiasts in the Florida panhandle area. 
Our members have various backgrounds and interests in aviation and all share the love of flying.

Our Meeting Place!

We Normally meet on the Second Saturday of each month at 10:00 A.M. at Roscoe Field formally known as Ferguson Airport in Pensacola FL.  If meeting dates or times change at any time, a Notice will be posted in our monthly Newsletters.  Meetings include interesting guest speakers and presentations on important aviation issues affecting flying in the local area. We invite you to come join us to discuss airplane building projects, look at each others aircraft and to socialize and discuss flying issues and events.  How do I join our local EAA485? Click on the "Become a Member" link on the left.   Come see us! Or please contact New Member Coordinator Kaydee Macdonald at macdonaldkaydeeATgmail.com.  Active duty folks get chapter dues waved.

We Offer:

   Members skilled in all facets of aircraft construction to assist members in the building of their aircraft.
  EAA designated Technical Advisors to inspect builders' projects during construction.
  FAA A/P and CFI licensed members who frequently assist members with biennial Flight Reviews and aircraft inspection issues.
  Young Eagle rallies at various locations to introduce youngsters 8 through 17 years old to aviation.
  We are active in promoting the future of aviation through the Young Eagle program and sponsorship of EAA's Aviation Youth Academy.
  For more information, on Young Eagles check out our link on the left or contact Sean Londrigan.
  For more information, on your chance to get your pilots license at no cost, click on the Scholarship Link on the left. We've been fortunate enough to be able award more Scholarships through the EAA Ray Aviation Scholarship Fund and others than almost every other EAA Chapter. For more information, go to About the Ray Foundation and EAA Ray Aviation Scholarship.

Our members are building a Thatcher CX-4 Experimental Aircraft as a club project.  We'd love to have you come and join in on the fun!  Want to find out more?  Just click on the photo on the left.

Our Local EAA 485 VMC/IMC Club

The VMC/IMC Club normally meets before our monthly Saturday meeting at 0830. The Club consists of pilots and non-pilots interested in a small group discussion of presented VFR/IFR scenarios and real life experiences from the group members. There are no right or wrong answers, just engaging conversation from varied backgrounds. Check the monthly newsletter for any changes.

Donna Barker will be the coordinator and DeWitt will be playing second fiddle to Donna

Early this year, Chapter 485 was notified that we once again achieved Gold Level Chapter Status for 2025. We were one of only 10 chapters out of Florida’s 52 chapters to do so. Click on the photo on the right  to read more about this prestigious award.
 

 

 

Our Chapter Bylaws are located HERE.