Who are the United Flying Octogenarians (UFO)? We are an international group of more than 1700 pilots who have acted as a certificated PIC on or after our 80th birthday.
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The UFO was "born" on November 2, 1982, in Las Vegas, NV. There, a group of senior pilots who mutually shared a love of aviation, set about to form a tax-exempt organization that would attract other 80-year-olds to join their quest. They adopted a charter, elected officers, and determined to meet regularly in order to share stories (exaggerations?) of their piloting expertise and enjoy each other's company.
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Additionally, financial donations to support our ongoing operations are graciously accepted from our members
What Is Our Mission Statement?
Our Charter provides a succinct answer to this question: "The PURPOSE is to promote longevity and safety in aviation; to represent the interests of senior pilots worldwide; to inspire youth to fly; and to promote fellowship among senior pilots" That last purpose is far and away our most important objective: promoting fellowship. We attempt to accomplish that goal through our regular meetings which are completely open to members and UFO wannabe's as well.
