THE CRUSADERS GLIDING CLUB - DHEKELIA
The Crusader's Gliding Club is located at Kingsfield, Dhekelia in Cyprus.
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Learn to fly the inexpensive way, make new friends in our family atmosphere.
The club has been established since the 1960s at Kingsfield. The airfield has a tarmaced runway, fully maintained by the MOD. It is situated on on a flat arable farm lands, at the west end of the strip there is a small ridge for soaring when the conditions are correct. With excellent soaring all year round we are able to use sea breeze fronts generated by Larnaca bay in the morning as well as returning land breezes in the late afternoon.
The aims of the Crusader's Gliding Club.
To promote and encourage a practical interest in gliding and to provide an opportunity to participate in this exhilarating and satisfying sport.
To promote and encourage participation in gliding, for British servicemen and their families, UKBCs, Ex Pats and the local community.
To provide an opportunity for student and qualified glider pilots of all standards to improve their experience and skills, under the guidance of experienced instructors.
To create an environment that encourages teamwork, mutual support and co-operation among all our members.
To maintain a centre of excellence that has long been associated with the Crusader's, Encouraging the continuation of coaching and training courses at the site.
To promote a positive public image and to work in harmony with the local community and authorities to provide a leisure facility that will be of benefit to all.
To provide the safest and most enjoyable conditions for the sport of gliding and soaring.
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Ian, one of our instructors with a pupil and lending a hand washing up!
< Charlie the Club cat
and Nicos one of our other instructors! >