Category Archives: Announcements & Blogs

I built the plane from Phil Kraft plans . All scratch built and had fun with the build. 60 ” wing span 48 ” long, 91 -2 stroke (46 size plane) tundra tires , put the third wheel where it … Continue reading →

It’s a thing of beauty! Our Clubhouse is nearly complete. You’ve got to see it! Thank you everyone for pitching in to make this happen. Who said residing can’t be fun. And there are other improvements. Can you find them … Continue reading →

From Dennis Williams:

What could be better than a free  lunch?… The chance to join a work party! …We need to add a coat of paint to our shed and reside our clubhouse and a few other miscellaneous things around the field to … Continue reading →

From Steve W: Great turnout at the EFR today!

That was a great little contest. While the birds shared some of their secrets, a lot of the lift we found on our own. We shared our secrets with the birds.  Sounding a little funny?…You had to have been there. … Continue reading →

The Little Contest That Could. There was nothing ALES LITE about our little contest this morning.  Conditions were perfect for varied and challenging flying and we had a great time. Thermals showed themselves with clusters of Swallows and pockets of … Continue reading →

From Mark Miller: A few have been talking about having the BBQ grill running for a late morning Lunch.  This Saturday we are planning to have various sausage links and Carnitas for your own grilling.   Tortillas, buns and the fixings included along … Continue reading →

This morning was a real gift, no wind and bright skys.  That doesn’t mean that things were easy.  Everyone did quite well and somewhat poorly..  Mike must have been taking the right medicine, as he swept both Overall and Landing….The … Continue reading →

There will be a Sloflyers Club meeting this coming Saturday 3-13-21 at 9:00AM at the field ” OUT DOORS”. We will discuss Club items including a review of safety rules, etc. The other main purpose will be to bid farewell to … Continue reading →

From Kevin Piper, Cal Poly Ranch Manager: Subject:Chorro Ranch Closure Message:Tony, weather conditions have continued to delay our aerial herbicideapplication. Wednesday morning 2/24 is our next scheduled attempt. So,if conditions are right the gate will be locked until the applicationis … Continue reading →

To all SLOFliers: Feb 19, 2021 This is a short letter to all SLOFlyers club members. First of all, this isn’t the letter I had planned on sending, introducing myself as the new SLOFlyers Treasurer. More about this later. Tony … Continue reading →