Aviation is better with friends.

We are Chapter 563 of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), located at the Mt. Hawley Airport (3MY) in Peoria, Illinois. Whether you build them, fly them, own them, or simply enjoy chatting about them, you'll fit right in here! Chartered in 1976, we have a long-standing reputation for promoting aviation education and fostering community. From our semi-monthly pancake breakfasts to our numerous youth programs, we're dedicated to sharing the passion for flight with the next generation. We meet often to share stories, technical knowledge, and our love for all things aviation; we'd love to have you join us! 

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Our most recent newsletter is the October issue. Highlights include a recap of the IMC Club's visit to the National Weather Service, Ray Scholar Charlie McKee closing in on his private pilot checkride, and the Zenith Cruzer build nearing completion and going up for sale. We also debut a new monthly feature, the Airplane of the Month section. As a reminder, we need one more nomination for an at-large board seat for the November election cycle. Please join us for the October 3rd breakfast and meeting, along with the IMC Club flyout to Mount Vernon Airport for lunch at Bonnie Cafe on Saturday the 24th!

There are currently a few local projects for sale. Our Zenith Cruzer build and other donations to the chapter are also listed there. Contact information and pricing details can be found on the Projects page.