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WHERE WE ARE NOW ROYAL JORDANIAN AIR
FORCE AND COMMUNITY
ROYAL JORDANIAN
GLIDING CLUB
A TASTE OF FLYING, A HUB OF RECREATION
The Royal Jordanian Gliding Club was established Volunteering professional flight instructors and
in 1986 by His Majesty the late King Hussein as dedicated individuals as well as the club itself
a non-profit organization, in order to introduce have given great attention to youth with a passion
aviation to Jordanians and residents of Jordan and for flying.
give people the opportunity to experience flying at
a low cost. They organize annual trips to Wadi Rum and
Aqaba and other events year round. In the recent
Located in Marka Airport, members join the club years, the club has attracted many visitors from
for training and to socialize with other community different countries.
members. The club has created a social hub for
members who always bring their families and The Gliding Club offers three types of aircraft
friends to enjoy the entertaining and comfortable categories: Glider, sport light single engine
atmosphere. aircraft, Skyarrow ,Cessna and a Gyrocopter.
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