| Athens "Daedalus" Ultralight Flying Club |
| MEMBER OF THE HELLENIC AERONAUTICAL AND ΑIR-SPORTS FEDERATION |
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| Δελτίο Καιρού |
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Welcome all to our small corner on the internet. We
are a Greek flying club and our members fly mostly
weight shift ultra light trikes. The flying takes place in
one of the best air-sports centers in the country -
located in one of the most beautiful locations. Our
landing field, office and hangar are located new the
small town of "Kastro" in the prefecture of Viotia (120
klm from the center of Athens).
We often have folks visiting for an introductory flight or
on sight seeing tours since the surrounding area is full
of attractions. Flying in the area is very safe since it is
60 square klm plain (formerly the sight of an enormous
lake that was drained) which offers endless safe
landing possibilities for training or in the unlikely event
of an emergency. We often fly over the small towns of
"Orhomenos" and "Livadia" and next to us are two
large lakes. In close proximity is the beautiful mount
"Elikonas" and further down one can see the
enormous "Parnasos" mountain ridge. If you prefer
flying near the coast neraby is the graphic fishing
village of "Theologos" and the breathtaking beaches of
the island of "Evia".
Needless to say we have been blessed with a very
interesting location with many options to choose from
when it comes to sight seeing. The weather is usually
excellent and the orientation of the airfield is such that
the winds blow from the right direction for smooth
take offs and soft landings. To see a Google Earth
aerial photo of the area click here
are a Greek flying club and our members fly mostly
weight shift ultra light trikes. The flying takes place in
one of the best air-sports centers in the country -
located in one of the most beautiful locations. Our
landing field, office and hangar are located new the
small town of "Kastro" in the prefecture of Viotia (120
klm from the center of Athens).
We often have folks visiting for an introductory flight or
on sight seeing tours since the surrounding area is full
of attractions. Flying in the area is very safe since it is
60 square klm plain (formerly the sight of an enormous
lake that was drained) which offers endless safe
landing possibilities for training or in the unlikely event
of an emergency. We often fly over the small towns of
"Orhomenos" and "Livadia" and next to us are two
large lakes. In close proximity is the beautiful mount
"Elikonas" and further down one can see the
enormous "Parnasos" mountain ridge. If you prefer
flying near the coast neraby is the graphic fishing
village of "Theologos" and the breathtaking beaches of
the island of "Evia".
Needless to say we have been blessed with a very
interesting location with many options to choose from
when it comes to sight seeing. The weather is usually
excellent and the orientation of the airfield is such that
the winds blow from the right direction for smooth
take offs and soft landings. To see a Google Earth
aerial photo of the area click here
| «....And once you have tasted flight, you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, For there you have been and there you long to return....» Leonardo Da Vinci |
| Come and learn to fly with the best and largest ultralight air-club in Greece! |
| Greeting by club president Evangelos Athanasopoulos |
"Greece has many beautiful natural sites and wonders but
unfortunately even more coffee shops and UHF TV stations
that entrap most of us in a meaningless existence that lacks
adventure and spirit. Flying is on of the best means of escaping
these everyday entrapments of work and life in modern times.
A good pilot is not a superhero, a daredevil, a stuntman neither
is he fearless or reckless. A good pilot is prudent, down to
earth, and pays attention to detail. It is the person that is
always prepared, that tries to foresee what others have
neglected. I wish that all of you become good pilots in the air
and down here on mother earth"
Evangelos Athanasopoulos
unfortunately even more coffee shops and UHF TV stations
that entrap most of us in a meaningless existence that lacks
adventure and spirit. Flying is on of the best means of escaping
these everyday entrapments of work and life in modern times.
A good pilot is not a superhero, a daredevil, a stuntman neither
is he fearless or reckless. A good pilot is prudent, down to
earth, and pays attention to detail. It is the person that is
always prepared, that tries to foresee what others have
neglected. I wish that all of you become good pilots in the air
and down here on mother earth"
Evangelos Athanasopoulos
| A photo of the hangar and of the control tower that are located on the field that our club has leased |
| Evangelos Athanasopoulos with his Apollo Delta Jet trike sporting the Rotax 582 engine and the new Apollo 15.6 wing |
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