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WELCOME to a most extraordinary group of aviators, the United Flying Octogenarians, who have maintained the knowledge, skills, and currency required to take command of an aircraft at the age of 80 or more. We are pleased to provide official recognition of such a significant achievement. Founded in 1982 with just a handful of pilots, we have grown to over 1,700 members worldwide.

The UFO is a volunteer organization. If you want to volunteer, we will guide you through the process. Our meetings are completely open to members and pilots who are interested in becoming a UFO. The more you participate, the greater the satisfaction you will feel for having given something back from your aviation experiences and the more fun you will have doing it.

UFO Membership
(age 80+)

To join, fill out the application below.

To renew, click here.

UFO Membership

Membership in the United Flying Octogenarians is open to anyone who flew a fixed- or rotary-wing, glider, sport or balloon aircraft as a pilot in command on or after their 80th birthday. No upper age limit exists if dues are current. Auxiliary membership is not a prerequisite for the United Flying Octogenarians membership.

The initial membership fee is $80 and is good for one full calendar year. Your membership renews annually in the month you joined and is $25.

Membership includes:

Full participation in all UFO events across the country.
An electronic copy of the Friendship Directory listing all UFO members and Auxiliary Wing members.
New members also receive: an official UFO membership hat, patch, button, membership card, certificate of membership and welcome letter.

UFO Membership Application

Age 80+

Initial Membership Dues package is $80

Dues renew annually one year from the month you join

First name

Middle Initial

Last name

Shipping Address

Shipping Address Line 2 (optional)

City

Region/State/Province

Postal/Zip code

Country

Phone number, including area code

Birthday (must be 80+)

Month

Day

Year

Secondary / Backup Contact Person:

Not required, but helpful in case your contact info changes or we haven't heard from you in a while

Secondary contact email:

Secondary contact phone number:

Aviation & Other Skills and Interests

I still fly regularly

Yes

Aircraft type

Skills & Experience

Please tell us what skill(s) or experience you have that might be of value to the organization.

I certify that I: (a) have completed the applicable requirements for a Pilot's Certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration or an equivalent foreign agency, (b) hold or have held an FAA Pilot Certificate or foreign equivalent for a fixed-wing, rotary-wing, sport, balloon or glider aircraft, and (c) have exercised the privilege as a pilot in command of such an aircraft after reaching the age of 80. I hereby agree to abide by the Charter and Bylaws of the United Flying Octogenarians.

The initial $80 membership fee includes:

Cap (navy or tan)
One 2" UFO pin
One 3" UFO external window decal
One 3/4" UFO lapel pin
Membership certificate

Please check ONE of the boxes below indicating you wish to purchase a new membership, and which hat color you'd prefer.

Initial UFO membership fee, with TAN hat$80

Initial UFO membership fee, with NAVY hat$80

Are we shipping your new member kit to an address outside the continental US?

If yes, check the box below. (One time only, but required for all addresses outside the continental US.)

International shipping fee$20

Referred by (optional)

Click below to submit your application and proceed to the payment page. Your application is not complete until payment has been received.

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