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EFR Closed until roads dry out

As per Cal Poly ranch manager, please do not drive on the dirt roads until they are reasonably dry enough to prevent rutting.

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ALES Results 01-24-2024

The Best of Times…Wet, a bit of a slog, but no rain. We all flew with the same handicap…no lift. David won fair and square and Chase has mastered his landings.  What a tough band of hombres!…Steve

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ALES Results 01-10-2024

Who said it couldn’t be done.  Wind…no problem.  Cold…no problem.  Wind and cold?…well…we did it! Yes, it was ‘Park and Ride’ in a Montana blizzard, but we came out unscathed…almost. Once again Morgan dominated the Motley crew. Well done all for … Continue reading

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ALES Results 12-27-2023

Yes, it was cold and yes it was stormy-dark, but we flew with with vigor and cheer! Morgan was once again the clear winner. We are looking forward to a grand new ALES year in 2024. Thanks everyone, this last … Continue reading

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ALES Results 12-13-2023

That was about as good as it gets…well, depends on who you ask. The morning was beautiful, the wind was light, the lift was scant. Morgan once again showed us how it’s done…Steve

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Reminder: Last one out, lock the gate

On arrival last Saturday morning the gate was closed, but not locked. Please, last one out chain and lock the gate.

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EFR Closures

The EFR will be closed on November 9th through 12th and again on November 18th and 19th for the exclusive use of the Cal Poly Aerospace Department. Thank you for your cooperation.

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ALES Results 10-25-2023

Morgan was the clear winner this morning, sweeping us all under the carpet with his “Clean Sweep”… first Overall, first Landing, and the Sweetener…lucky draw for the Honey Raffel. We all agreed that this was a difficult contest.  Whatever lift there … Continue reading

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FRIA Approved!

Thanks to President Tony Gallo’s efforts, SLO Flyers AMA #161 has been granted FRIA status by the FAA. This means all RC aircraft operations at the EFR will not be required to have an onboard ID module. And as before, … Continue reading

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ALES Results 09-27-2023

Yes it was winding but it didn’t seem to bother our contestants.  We all found some form of lift. Mike and Dave nearly specked out. Dave was quite happy to report no landing points but no damage. It was a … Continue reading

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ALES Results 09-13-2023

I think this is the first time that Overall results are the same as Landing results…what are the odds…Flying was challenging, lift was meager, sink was plentiful. Way to go David…Steve

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FAA Extends Remote ID enforcement to 03-16-2024

Click for full AMA Remote ID article.

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