OX5 Aviation Pioneers Midwest Florida Wing

06/20/2024

It is with much sadness that I must post that our dear friend & OX5 Pioneer, Frederick "Ken" Taloff flew West on June 5th, 2025. We are sending our prayers & love to his family🙏💗

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/fredric-taloff-obituary?id=55305861

OX5 Aviation Pioneers

Funeral Services will be at Kersey Funeral Home
Visitation - 11:00am
Funeral - 1:00pm
Location:
108 Lake Stella Dr, Auburndale, FL 33823

08/03/2022

I am extremely sad to type this post!! One of our members & annual volunteer during Sun 'n Fun, Eric Kaltenbacher flew west last week.

Eric had many passions: he had a Private Pilot certificate, was an accomplished machinist as well as woodworker; and loved traveling with his wife and daughter. With a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and a Master’s degree in Optical Engineering, Eric was a Senior Research Engineer at the Georgia Tech Research Institute.

We are praying for his wife, Ellen, their daughter, Natalie and all of his family. His father in law, Byron Covey is also a member of the OX-5 Midwest Florida Wing. They would attend Sun 'n Fun together each year!!

Eric will be greatly missed💗

📷 2021 Sun 'n Fun
Photographed from left to right: Eric, John & Byron

06/30/2022

On Monday, Joe & Nicole laid Wayne to rest in Alaska. We miss him & are so blessed to have been his extended family!!! Hoping to make him & others who have "flown West", proud of the OX5 Aviation Pioneers Midwest Florida Wing!!!

04/10/2022

What a week...more photos to follow!! Please share your own photos if you attended the Sun 'n Fun fly in💗

04/05/2022

The show is starting!!! The American flag paratrooper just landed as the National Anthem was being sang...what a beautiful jump!

04/05/2022

TODAY IS THE DAY!! Let there be clear skies and an amazing show!!

The OX5 Aviation Pioneers - Midwest Florida Wing was the 1st aviation clubhouse at Lakeland Linder Airport and was built the year Sun 'n Fun began. We have the only existing clubhouse for the entire OX5 organization and it was built by our "founding members" and cared for by current members.

Each year, we are thrilled to come together in the spirit of flight to honor those members who have flown West, for educating the youth on the importance of aerospace and to enjoy camaraderie with people who love all things aviation.

We are so blessed to have this 1 week every year to volunteer and be part of something great!!!
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=516289686520806&id=100044193381158

Official Page of the SUN 'n FUN Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, FL, April 14-19, 2026!

02/27/2022

Fun day at the OX5 building, prepping for the Fly-In. We made homemade Italian sausage (180 links for the club) and let me tell you....these are made with love!

Cut, ground, seasoned, cased and linked!! Of course, we had to make some onions and peppers and sample the product LOL.

02/24/2022

Preparing for this year's Sun ' Fun Fly In. Power washed the building and chairs. This weekend we will be deep cleaning the inside, reorganizing, taking inventory and beautifying the outside of the building. Lots of work to do!!

02/21/2022

As 2020 & 2021 have been challenging for many...the OX5 Aviation Pioneers "Midwest Florida Wing" are making some important changes to help focus strictly on our local Wing.

*We no longer will be accepting payments for National Membership. Please send all of your future dues to:

OX5 Aviation Pioneers
% Patty Wagner, Nat Treas
3233 South Kessler Road
West Milton, Ohio 45383

http://ox5.org/member-services/new-membership-application-online/

We will continue to accept $10 local dues...just not the $30 for National Dues.

02/20/2022

April 5-10, 2022 Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo will be here before you know it...who is ready for an amazing year with the OX5 Aviation Pioneers Midwest Florida Wing Clubhouse and Members. Help support our clubhouse, the education and development of future aviation enthusiasts and the opportunity to see a running 1914 OX5 engine.

What a great way to enjoy the show and spend your week!!

Daily Lunch Special- $5 donation

Saturday Lasagna Dinner- (lasagna, bread, salad, dessert, with a beer/wine or water/soda)- $15 donation

We look forward to seeing you all here!! Click here https://flysnf.org/aerospace-expo/ticket-information/ to purchase tickets.