WELCOME to a most extraordinary group of aviators, the United Flying Octogenarians (UFO). Founded in 1982 with just a handful of pilots, we have grown to around 1,700 members worldwide, all of whom have acted as a certificated pilot in command (PIC) on or after their 80th birthday. We invite you to learn more about who we are.
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UFO exists to promote longevity, safety and, especially, fellowship among senior pilots. We represent the interests of senior pilots worldwide and aim to inspire youth to fly.
Membership at a Glance
Breakfast in Sequim, WA
Eight smiling UFO members at the January breakfast are all active fliers. Gerry is a Swift driver; Barry a one-of-a-kind-designed-and-built owner; Bill is a Yak III / Swift driver; Brendon has an RV-12; Dave just sold his Mooney; Brownie flies an RV-9A; Collett is building a Sonex and finishing a rebuild on a RV-4; and Dan flies a Murphy Rebel. Always lots of aviation history going around the table.
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