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Who are the San Luis Obispo Pilots?
SLOPA is a non-profit corporation formed in 1955 by San Luis Obispo County pilots to "promote, increase, and improve the enjoyment and benefits of aviation to its members and to the general public".
The founders of SLOPA had the foresight to recognize that aviation must promote itself to the many people who are not pilots and who have not yet shared the wonder of flight.
SLOPA's "Articles of Incorporation" state that involvement with aviation includes not only flying, but all phases of aviation including safety, airport issues, education, training, flight regulations, and the preservation of the framework that makes the freedom of flight possible.
Aviation Advocacy
The San Luis Obispo Airport and all airports and airfields in San Luis County are subject to governmental and public action. The annexation and development of land around the SLO airport and pressures upon the Oceano Airport are the most visible examples. SLOPA provides a voice on these issues and means to organize supporters of SLO County Aviation.
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The Board
The SLOPA Board of Directors has regular meetings once a month, open to all members, with an annual meeting in January to elect Board members. The Board is made up of five directors elected at each annual meeting, with a President, Treasurer and Secretary.
PROPWASH Newsletter
The SLOPA Board disseminates important information to the SLOPA members in the monthly newsletter named Propwash.
Typical articles cover:
AOPA and California Pilots Assoc. info
Calendar of LOCAL aviation and other events
What's happening at SBP, Oceano, and Paso Robles Airports
ATO [Airport Tenants Organization]
Local pilot profiles, stories, adventures
Technical reports and data
SLOPA Board meeting minutes
Membership Discounts
The SLOPA membership have received discounts from local aviation businesses. SLOPA is working on developing a list of FBOs currently offering discounts to our members.
Social Events
Fly-Outs, Yearly Banquet and Barbecue Fly-ins including SLOPA, EAA, and 99's are scheduled often.
SLOPA's members are invited to attend the yearly Christmas/New Years Party and to attend the yearly summer Barbecue.
Both events are a mixture of great food, good friends, and a chance to talk airplanes. Past banquets and barbecues have included excellent speakers on aviation and related subjects.
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