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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.
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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.
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Membership at a Glance
Auxiliary Wing Membership
Age 75-79
​Active pilot
$80 to join
$25 annual renewal
UFO Membership - Full
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.
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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:
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Full participation in all UFO events across the country.
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An electronic copy of the Friendship Directory listing all UFO members and Auxiliary Wing members.
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New members also receive: an official UFO membership hat, patch, button, membership card, certificate of membership and welcome letter.
The Auxiliary Wing is open to pilots who are 75 to 79 years old and are still actively flying. As part of the United Flying Octogenarians organization, the Auxiliary Wing was established:
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To encourage and support fellowship among similarly aged pilots.
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To promote longevity and safety in aviation for older pilots worldwide.
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To encourage these pilots to come to United Flying Octogenarians events and activities.
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To take an active role in local activities as well as to take leadership positions.
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To assist UFO leaders in preparing, inviting and presenting programs and meetings.
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Membership in the Auxiliary Wing is open to any pilot who has held an airman’s flight certificate in a fixed- or rotary-wing, sport, balloon or glider aircraft and exercised the privilege of pilot in command between the ages of 75 to 79. Auxiliary membership is not a prerequisite for United Flying Octogenarians membership.
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Dues are $80 for new Auxiliary Wing members. AW membership renews annually in the month you joined, with annual dues of $25.
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Auxiliary Wing members will be listed in the UFO directory in the Auxiliary Wing section.
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New members also receive: an official UFO Auxiliary Wing hat (red only), patch, button, membership card, certificate of membership and welcome letter.