Umm Al Quwain Aeroclub
Umm Al Quwain Aeroclub is the newest addition to the Aviation
Fields in the United Arab Emirates. The Aeroclub is the brainchild
of HH Brigadier Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Mualla, and was
commissioned only two years ago.
The Aeroclub includes a runway with length of 1800 meters and
30 meters wide, taxiway, marking and lighting which have been
completed under the supervision of General Civil Aviation Authority
of the United Arab Emirates. The surface of the runway has a Load
Classification Number that accepts a medium sized passenger jetliner,
a moderate weight capacity.
A "CTAF," Common Traffic Advisory Frequency is operative
at Umm Al Quwain Aeroclub and is listed in the relevant international
documents used by aviators.
The Runway and Taxiway are equipped with lights and therefore
available for night time operations as too.
"SKY DIVING" is its primary Activity and there
is a team of dedicated Instructors who are available to handle
any prospective student. The training courses are completed nearly
always on time, this is mainly because of the excellent weather
conditions that prevail throughout the year and because of the
availability of a "SPECIAL MODIFIED" aircraft for this
purpose, this facility is also open to members as well.
Sky Divers from the GCC and European Countries make the bulk
of the overseas skydivers beside the large number if the UAE Nationals
and Licensee's.
Umm AL Quwain Aeroclub also has a club house, with comfortable
lounges and catering facilities and the staff are highly motivated
to look after the visitors.
In the Skydiving, the Diver cannot ask for anything more than
jumping from an altitude of 12,000 feet over Umm Al Quwain Aeroclub.
Medical & First Aid personal are always at hand.
The other attraction of the Aeroclub is PILOT TRAINING,
the Flying Training School of the Aeroclub is an approved facility
and is functional to handle anyone who aspires to get his "PRIVATE
PILOT LICENSE" (PPL). The course is conducted by
the Chief Flying Instructor on behalf of the Management
and final tests are conducted by the Inspectorate of the General
Civil Aviation Authority ( GCAA) of the UAE.
The UAE PPL is an internationally accepted pilot
license.
Pilot License Renewal and Pilot Proficiency Check flights are
undertaken.
HELICOPTER FLYING. The Aeroclub owns a Robinson 44 helicopters
and is the latest acquisition of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid
AL Mualla. Pilot plus three passengers are permitted to ride the
helicopter.
RENTAL is available now at Umm Al Quwain Aeroclub. The
hangars at Umm AL Quwain are within secured perimeter fences could
take more than a few fixed wing aircraft and since any Aircraft
owner will always expect aircraft to be hangared at all times,
a prospect will not have to go so far to find the space! Aircrafts
can be rented out for a day, a week a month or any length of time
for a very nominal charge.
For more information, please visit www.uaqaeroclub.com
