EAA Chapter 485 is a chapter of the national Experimental Aircraft Association, and is dedicated to the promotion of homebuilt aircraft, education and recreation.

Check our About Us page.

We have over 30 members in good standing, and others at large - or at small (we are never sure about those) - with several flying projects and many active projects in work at various stages of completion.

EAA Chapter 485 Membership

Our chapter dues are $20/year based on January to December. It is still one of the best deals going. If you try, you can probably eat more cookies and drink more soda at our meetings than $24 can buy. On top of the goodies, you get the newsletter, annual picnic and great monthly meetings. Where else can you get value like that for $2 per month?

With chapter membership, you are entitled to:

• Lots of dry humor
• Refreshments at each chapter meeting
• Monthly aviation news available at this web site
• Access to our printed and video-based reference materials... no pesky rental fees
• A super team of sincere chapter officers and board members (humility costs a dollar more)
• A wealth of social, technical, and learning opportunities...

AND... a mind boggling amount of combined years of building experience, skill and knowledge that each member can draw from or contribute. So... don't wait another second! JOIN US!

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.

You'll need to fill out our Application form by Clicking Here.  Then print it and fill it out.  Our Application form is in PDF format.  You must have Adobe reader to view it and print it.  Get your free Adobe reader here   or you can come to our meeting and we'll have one for you there.  

Make checks payable to EAA Chapter 485 (Please do not send cash especially through e-mail).

Our treasurer, Ardell Johnson will gladly take your money at the meeting or you can mail your check and Application to:

    Ardell Johnson
    4104 Longwood Cir.
    Gulf Breeze FL.  32563

We also asks members to maintain their membership with the national EAA organization. Dues for membership in the EAA are $40 a year and members will receive the excellent EAA publication "Sport Aviation".

You may become a member of EAA online by directing your web browser to www.eaa.org and clicking on the "join/renew" button in the left side menu bar.

You may also join the EAA by calling 800/JOIN EAA (564-6322).