Author Archives: David Stafford

EFR Closed Wednesday morning, July 24th

Cal Poly will be using the EFR exclusively Wednesday morning, July 24th, 2024. Sorry for the short notice.  Cal Poly just notified us today.

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New Sign on Front Gate

And a CAUTION: I cut my arm on one of the tie-wraps this morning, while closing the gate.

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ALES Results 7-10-2024

It just doesn’t get better than this morning. The fog lifted, the wind stayed down and the flying was great. Everyone was on his game…what a show!  David was the master of both the Overall and landing…Steve

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ALES Results 6-26-2024

When the fog lifted it was a perfect morning for our contest. Speaking of perfection, Morgan scored 4000 points. Way to go Morgan!

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ALES Results 6-12-2024

This morning was perfect for our ALES contest…no wind, lift and good company. Once again Morgan showed us how to do it…Steve

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EFR Closure Update

Cal Poly stated their activities will be completed on Friday, 5/24/2024. EFR will be open to SLO Flyers on Saturday, 5/25/2024.

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ALES Results 05-22-2024

Today’s contest was dominated by the Wilson/Willison’s. There was lift if you can trust Turkey Vultures.  Our field looks good. Don’t forget that this next Friday and Saturday our field will be closed so that Cal Poly can host a … Continue reading

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Reminder: EFR Closed Friday 5/24/24 & Saturday 5/25/24

May 24th and 25th (Friday and Saturday) our flying field will be closed to Sloflyers Club Members. Cal Poly will be hosting an aerospace event at our field. Due to the expected high attendance numbers, the event organizers have requested … Continue reading

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Tri-Valley Modelers Giant Scale Fly-In July 24th thru 28th

Tri-Valley RC Modelers’ 12th Annual Giant Scale Fly-In, July 24 thru 28 in Santa Maria, California. TVRC invites Giant Scale, Big Bird and Jet flyers to come join us for four days of open skies on the Central Coast.

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ALES Results 04-10-2024

It was a beautiful morning and our contest went well…well, it depends on who you ask. There were amazing tight scores and then some not. Everyone had a good time!  …Steve

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ALES Results 03-27-2024

This morning’s contest was as good as it gets; blue sky, green hills, no wind, light lift and great flying! The field has dried out and the grass is freshly mowed, what more could you ask for. Mike nailed Overall … Continue reading

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ALES Results 03-13-2024

The field has dried out!  We all stayed out of the mud. There was a lot of solid flying this morning. We all had fun. Morgan clinched the title with a commanding lead…Steve

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